astrophysics research
MIT Nuclear Science Professor Nuno Loureiro Dies After Fatal Shooting at Massachusetts Home
Dec 17, 2025 11:49 am CST
Renowned MIT professor Nuno F. Gomes Loureiro, 47, director of the Plasma Science and Fusion Centre, died following a shooting at his Massachusetts home. The Portuguese physicist, known for groundbreaking work in plasma dynamics and fusion energy research, was shot multiple times on December 15 and succumbed to his injuries the following day. Authorities are conducting an ongoing homicide investigation while colleagues mourn the loss of a brilliant scientist and compassionate mentor.
AstroSat: India's Revolutionary Multi-Wavelength Space Observatory Celebrates 10 Years of Astronomical Discoveries
Sep 30, 2025 06:21 pm CST
India's pioneering AstroSat space observatory completes a remarkable decade of scientific achievements, revolutionizing our understanding of the universe through its unique multi-wavelength observation capabilities spanning ultraviolet to X-ray spectrums, with groundbreaking discoveries including far-UV photons from 9 billion light-years away and rapidly spinning black holes.
Opinion | That Prized American Degree Isn't What It Used To Be
Jun 18, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Indian parents need to be more circumspect when sending their wards to study overseas in today's turbulent times.