University of Iowa researchers Denis Candido and Michael Flatté, along with researchers from the University of Chicago, have developed a framework that could yield more accurate readings of the inner workings of cells via quantum sensors.

University of Iowa researchers Ravi Uppu and Matthew Nelson have discovered a method to “purify” photons, an advance that could make optical quantum technologies more efficient and more secure.

Jacob Payne, a graduate research assistant in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, has received an Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) Graduate Fellowship.

Assistant Professor Matheus Hostert was interviewed by The New York Times about experiments about neutrinos.

Congratulations to the following graduate students who were recently awarded Visiting Scholar awards: Dylan Blend, Ohannes Kamer Koseyan, Zane Ozzello, and Blake Senseman.

On November 11, the Hawk-eyes on Science team took a trip to Pierce Elementary School in Cedar Rapids for their annual STEAM Night. Students Braden Carne, Arissa Khan, Meredith LeFevre, Megan Murphy, and Sydney Tune gave more than 10 demonstrations about physics and science in our world.

UI Physics and Astronomy Associate Professor Dr. Allison Jaynes was interviewed on KGAN-TV explaining why we have seen a recent increase in the Northern Lights

The Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates hosts FURF, held in celebration and recognition of undergraduate researchers' contributions to research, scholarly, and creative work at the University of Iowa. 14 students from Physics and Astronomy presented their posters at FURF.

Three Physics and Astronomy students - Colin Packard, David Fehr, and Kevin Hall - have been awarded the University of Iowa Graduate College Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowship.

A panel of Physics and Astronomy researchers shared knowledge on the dazzling lights that recently filled the night sky. The panel discussion was held on Nov. 17 at the UI Sciences Library.