Tag: astrophysics
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Columbia Astrophysicist Questions UFO Sightings and Extraterrestrial Life Assumptions
Columbia astrophysicist David Kipping challenges assumptions about extraterrestrial life and UFO sightings, stating there's no statistical basis to conclude life exists elsewhere, despite high public belief, coinciding with World UFO Day.
Science & TechnologyMediaAstronomy and SpaceEducationDigital and Print Publishing David KippingColumbia UniversityUFOExtraterrestrial LifeAstrophysicsWorld UFO DayRoswellnewsletter
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Columbia Astronomy to Host Stargazing Event and Sky Survey Talk
Columbia University's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics invites the public to a stargazing event on June 26. It features a talk by Sean Walker and Noor Aftab on the MDW Hydrogen-Alpha Sky Survey, followed by campus stargazing.
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Columbia University Unveils Major 2025-26 Research Breakthroughs
Columbia University's 2025-26 research includes discovering the earliest flickering quasar, new 3D microscope tech, Alzheimer's clues, and studies on moderate drinking risks and urban infrastructure's mental health impact.
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Astrophysicist Uses OpenAI's Codex to Advance Black Hole Simulations
Astrophysicist Chi-kwan Chan is using OpenAI's Codex to develop new algorithms for more realistic black hole simulations. This AI-powered approach aims to overcome computational limits in modeling plasma behavior, accelerating scientific discovery and enabling unprecedented studies of extreme physics.
Science & TechnologyBusinessAstronomy and SpaceArtificial IntelligenceComputers and Internet Black holesAstrophysicsCodexAISimulationsChi-kwan ChanEvent Horizon Telescope