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November 12, 2024
Welcome to Ryan and Casey!
We have two new permanent faculty in the department. Welcome!
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November 12, 2024
Remembering Gene Clough
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November 1, 2024
Remembering George Ruff
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October 12, 2024
Those odd circles in space? They’re now explained thanks to scientists including Aleks Diamond-Stanic
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June 12, 2024
Bates physics professor Lundblad earns NASA’s ‘exceptional achievement’ award
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March 12, 2024
Bates physics professor’s research in ‘Nature’ redefines understanding of solar activity
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