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  1. Enrico Rinaldi, research scientist in the University of Michigan Department of Physics, is using two simulation methods to solve quantum matrix models which can describe what the gravity of a black hole looks like. In this image, a pictorial representation of curved space time connects the two simulation methods. On the bottom, a deep learning method is represented by graphs of points (neural network), while the quantum circuit method on top is represented by lines, squares and circles (qubits and gates). The simulation methods merge with each side of the curved space time to represent the fact that gravity properties come out of the simulations. Rinaldi is based in Tokyo and hosted by the Theoretical Quantum Physics Laboratory at the Cluster for Pioneering Research at RIKEN, Wako. Image credit: Enrico Rinaldi/U-M, RIKEN and A. Silvestri.

    What’s inside a black hole? U-M physicist uses quantum computing, machine learning to find out

  2. Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument creates largest 3D map of the cosmos

  3. Pictured is an artist's conception of the James Webb Space Telescope. Image credit: NASA GSFC/CIL/Adriana Manrique Gutierrez

    James Webb Space Telescope more than three quarters through its journey

  4. The Flame Nebula is a large star-forming region in the constellation Orion that lies about 1,400 light-years from Earth. It’s a portion of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, which includes such famous nebulae as the Horsehead Nebula and Orion Nebula. This image focuses on the dark, dusty heart of the nebula where a star cluster resides, mostly hidden from view. Image credit: NASA, ESA, and N. Da Rio (University of Virginia); Processing: Gladys Kober (NASA/Catholic University of America)

    U-M astronomers anticipate launch of James Webb Space Telescope

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    Astro2020 Decadal Survey: U-M researchers can comment

  6. This image zooms in on the Mrk 71 region in the galaxy NGC 2366. The red, blue and green colors reflect the emission of oxygen and helium ions. The observations were made from the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: Sally Oey, U-M.

    U-M astronomers suggest radiation, not supernovae, drives superwinds in some galaxies

  7. Pictured is an artist’s concept of a "Hot Jupiter" extrasolar planet. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

    U-M researcher helps measure carbon, oxygen of distant planet’s atmosphere

  8. Over the course of 6 years, the Dark Energy Survey surveyed nearly one eighth of the sky. Image credit: Yuanyuan Zhang, The Dark Energy Survey

    Dark Energy Survey releases most precise look at universe’s evolution

  9. Hubble Space Telescope image of supernova 1994D in galaxy NGC 4526.

    An inconstant Hubble constant? U-M research suggests fix to cosmological cornerstone

  10. Star trails take shape around the 14-story Mayall Telescope dome in this long-exposure image. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument was installed inside this dome. Image credit: P. Marenfeld and NOAO/AURA/NSFStar trails take shape around the 14-story Mayall Telescope dome in this long-exposure image. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument was installed inside this dome. Image credit: P. Marenfeld and NOAO/AURA/NSF

    Successful start of Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, its ‘eyes’ designed by U-M researchers

  11. Concept image of a galaxy. Image credit: ParallelVision, Pixabay

    A novel optical physics method to measure the expansion of the universe

  12. Vector cosmic illustration. Beautiful colorful space background. Watercolor Cosmos

    From stardust to pale blue dot: Carbon’s interstellar journey to Earth

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    Study finds unexpected antimatter asymmetry in the proton

  14. Image credit: Raphael.concorde, Wikimedia Commons

    Excess X-rays from neutron stars could lead to discovery of new particle

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    Astronomers discover most distant quasar

  16. Wrong way, hot Jupiter

    Wrong way, hot Jupiter

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    Michigan meteor: U-M experts can discuss

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    NASA pioneer discusses magnetic structures, her long career

  19. Thruster for Mars mission breaks records

    Thruster for Mars mission breaks records

  20. Time capsule satellite will carry stories to space

    Time capsule satellite will carry stories to space