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Illustration of two spheres, in shades of purple and pink, that represent a neutron star as seen from Earth.

Neutron Star Insights Move from Theoretical to Data-Driven

Neutron stars — dead stars with a mass of up to two times our Sun squeezed into a ball the size of New Hampshire’s coastline — are among the densest objects in the universe. The composition of their interior holds clues to the expansion of the universe and the creation of black holes. Ph.D.... Read More

Recent Stories

  • Partners in Research
    - Partners in Research
    UNH President James Dean and senior vice provost for research Jan Nisbet introduce this issue of Spark. Read More
  • Bridging the Gap
    - Bridging the Gap
    Two partnerships between UNH and public officials are addressing infrastructure challenges in New Hampshire's Seacoast region. Read More
  • Illustration of a fish, seaweed, mussel
    - Fishing for Fortunes
    From the icy waters of the Gulf of Maine to clean drinking water in East Africa, UNH innovations enhance economic opportunities. Read More
  • On the PATH to Health
    - On the PATH to Health
    Northeast Passage, UNH's nationally recognized therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports program, is partnering with veterans and veterans' organizations. Read More
  • Map of coastal town
    - Watershed Wisdom
    When it comes to tackling the complex environmental challenges New Hampshire communities frequently face, developing productive partnerships with academic researchers is often an... Read More
  • Investing in Our Youth
    - Investing in Our Youth
    Partnerships at UNH's Institute on Disability and education department bring research into schools and healthcare facilities. Read More
  • Indigenous New Hampshire
    - Indigenous New Hampshire
    Two members of the Cowasuck band of Pennacook Abenaki People are working with UNH researchers and students to give their history a new voice. Read More
  • Jan Nisbet and James Dean talk in his office
    - A Closing Inquiry
    James W. Dean Jr., who became UNH's 20th president in June 2018, speaks with senior vice provost for research Jan Nisbet about partnerships, research and his vision for UNH. Read More
  • photo of Thompson Hall
    - Top Honor
    Siobhan Senier, professor of English, is named the 2019 Lindberg Award winner in COLA. Read More
  • photo of four women at conference
    - A Mind of One’s Own
    Twenty-five years ago, the book, “A Mind of One’s Own,” broke ground in feminist philosophy. Read More