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8.29.25

Trevor GrandPre joins the Physics Department through Rules of Life Initiative

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6.12.25

Cosmic ‘lenses’ will better define dark matter

The Source
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6.11.25

'Impossible' particle that hit Earth may have been dark matter

NewScientist
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6.6.25

Cracking the dark matter code: WashU Physics hosts ADMX Collaboration

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6.6.25

Uncovering how cells allocate space to make way for new growth

The Source
6.3.25

Muons’ magnetism matches theory, easing an enduring physics conundrum

ScienceNews
Sheng Ran
5.29.25

New tool helps discover materials that could revolutionize quantum computing chips

Interesting Engineering
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5.16.25

Touching the Moon and Mars, right here in St. Louis!

Erik Henriksen
5.7.25

Henriksen promoted to Professor of Physics and honored with Dean’s Mid-Career Research Award

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5.5.25

Celebrating Professor Michael Ogilvie: A legacy of dedication, mentorship, and scientific excellence

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5.1.25

Carl Bender named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

4.7.25

How to (theoretically) spot an alien

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