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Arts & Culture

George Saunders Wins Man Booker Prize for ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

Saunders’ win was announced by Lola Young, Baroness Young of Hornsey, at a dinner Tuesday evening at London’s Guildhall. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall presented a trophy to Saunders.

Associated Press

See What is ‘The Most Spectacular Fireworks in the Universe’

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

When two neutron stars collided, scientists called “the most spectacular fireworks in the universe.” This crash also answered many previously unknown questions, especially the birth of heavy metals such as gold and platinum.  Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman professor of…

NPR

Cosmic Collision Leads to New Breakthroughs

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Peter Saulson, the Martin A. Pomerantz ’37 Professor of Physics  talks to NPR about the groundbreaking discovery of the collision of two neutron stars, revealing that these strange smash-ups are the source of heavy elements such as gold and platinum….

PBS NewsHour

How Syracuse University Physics Professor Duncan Brown Helped Discover a Cosmic Collision

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

Go in-depth on the day when Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman professor of physics, helped discover the collision of two neutron stars and the birth of gold, platinum and other heavy metals.

Forbes

‘Space Alchemy’ Reveals Origin of Gold, Platinum

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

The Universe is an overall mystery to many, but a new discovery is helping lead scientists to discover the origins of gold and platinum. In Forbes, Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman professor of physics, Peter Saulson, the Martin A. Pomerantz ’37…

Vox

Physics Professors Brown and Saulson Make Breakthrough in Neutron Star Discovery

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

College of Arts and Sciences faculty members, Duncan Brown, the Charles Brightman professor of physics, Peter Saulson, the Martin A. Pomerantz ’37 Professor of Physics,  commented on the recent neutron star collision that is helping researchers discover the origins of precious…

Campus & Community

Boost the ’Cuse Will Make a Difference for Students

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By John Boccacino

Enhancing the student experience is at the forefront of the Boost the ’Cuse initiative, Syracuse University’s first-ever 24-hour giving day. Beginning at midnight and running all day on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the generosity of Syracuse University donors will be on…

Campus & Community

Steven J. Bennett Appointed Senior Vice President for Academic Operations

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By News Staff

Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly today announced the appointment of Steven J. Bennett to the position of senior vice president for academic operations. As the Office of Academic Affairs continues to lead the implementation of the Academic Strategic Plan,…

Arts & Culture

SYRFILMFEST 2017 Begins Wednesday With Five Days of Film Screenings, Discussions

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Kevin Morrow

The 14th annual Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST 2017) opens Wednesday, Oct. 18, and continues through Sunday, Oct. 22, with some three dozen films (including a silent film classic), as well as a filmmakers’ forum and discussions with Syracuse-born actress…

KJZZ Radio

Expert Grygiel Explains how Social Media Sparked #MeToo Campaign

Tuesday, October 17, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

A wave of social media posts using the hashtag #MeToo swept over online accounts, in a movement aimed at bringing to light the vast reach of sexual assault and harassment. Assistant professor of communications at the Newhouse School Jennifer Grygiel…