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James Webb Space Telescope reveals evidence of winds that could solve mystery of how planet-forming disks are shaped

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Research provides new insights into role of mechanical forces in gene expression

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Clemson sports science endeavors to showcase at RECESS Symposium, Oct. 24

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College of Science adds 30 new faculty

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College of Science alumni spotlight: Kemper Talley ’11

Podila elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

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College of Science faculty promoted

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Clemson part of team selected to advance in NASA space weather mission competition

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Paris 2024 Olympics to debut high-level breakdancing — and physics in action

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Clemson grad student’s study sheds light on planet formation in infant stars

2024 Astronaut Scholar and Honors student Maggie Marte

Upstate Honors student wins Astronaut Scholarship

Three Clemson astrophysicists get NASA Data Analysis Program grants totaling over $1 million

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Gamma-rays and galactic mysteries: Clemson astrophysicist studies dark matter’s secrets

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24 faculty, staff and students honored with 2024 University Spring Awards

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Research reveals cause of vascular changes associated with early Alzheimer’s

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Electrolyte research by Clemson physicists could lead to cheaper high-capacity batteries.

Three men are sitting in front of a photo of a supermassive black hole

Using a century of data, Clemson astrophysicists may have found a binary supermassive black hole

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Top College of Science students honored

Clemson's 2024 Goldwater Scholars (l-r) Cody Waters, Maggie Marte, Adam Gatch, Caroline Argenti and Audrey Wessinger.

Five Clemson students awarded prestigious 2024 Goldwater scholarships

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Clemson researcher studying pulsating aurora electrodynamics receives NSF CAREER Award

View partial solar eclipse at Clemson event

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Chad Sosolik appointed chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Clemson astrophysicist’s research could provide a hint in the search for dark matter

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Astronomers discover heavy elements after bright gamma-ray burst from neutron star merger

Women in STEM: The stories of five women scientists with Clemson ties

Women in STEM: The stories of five women scientists with Clemson ties

3-D artist rendering of lithium batteries

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Self-extinguishing batteries could reduce the risk of deadly and costly battery fires

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National Science Fiction Day: Five sci-fi favorites even scientists love

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Simple electric generator helps Clemson physicist win Science Hack Day innovation prize

Landing the cover: Using the Open Access Publishing Fund to share research with the world

Faculty members honored for excellence in teaching, research and service

A simulation of two black holes merging

Clemson researcher wins NASA FINESST award for physics research on merging black holes

3-D artist rendering of lithium batteries

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Clemson graduate student receives NASA SC Space Grant Fellowship for battery research

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Lithium-ion battery fires are a growing public safety concern − here’s how to reduce the risk

SC-TRIMH receives major grant for pioneering research into musculoskeletal health