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(Aug. 19, 2026)
The Spin Behind Fading Black Hole FlaresStellar spin may solve a long-standing puzzle about repeating encounters between stars and supermassive black holes.
(Aug. 13, 2026)
Physics Lab Manager Featured in NewsChannel 9 Story on Partial Solar EclipseThe story highlighted a partial solar eclipse visible across Central New York and encouraged community members to embrace curiosity and engage with rare astronomical events.
(July 28, 2026)
How Physics Could Improve IVF SuccessPhysics professor Colm Kelleher is Syracuse University's first recipient of a grant from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, supporting his research using imaging to assess egg quality and improve fertility outcomes.
(June 15, 2026)
Physics Professor Quoted in BBC Sky at Night MagazineEric Coughlin provides insight into a star’s surprising survival and repeated encounters with a supermassive black hole.
(May 14, 2026)
Professor Emeritus of Physics Peter Saulson Elected to the National Academy of SciencesSaulson, who built Syracuse University's gravitational-wave research group and helped lead the quest that produced the first direct detection of gravitational waves, has been elected to one of the highest honors in American science.
(May 11, 2026)
Foundations of the Future: Micron Day 2026On April 21, the College of Arts and Sciences participated in Syracuse University's second annual Micron Day, showcasing the science and technology shaping Central New York’s future.
(April 21, 2026)
The Future AwaitsCollege of Arts and Sciences seniors reflect on how diverse academic, research, experiential and study abroad opportunities available at Syracuse have shaped their paths and prepared them for life beyond graduation.
(April 9, 2026)
How Black Holes Light Up the DarkNew hydrodynamical simulations explain how tidally destroyed stars reveal hidden supermassive black holes and why no two of these cosmic collisions look the same.