Some of the major benefits of being the state’s only Research 1 institution are the everyday opportunities students are afforded to work closely with faculty mentors on innovative research across a wide range of disciplines. Each year, undergraduate...
CSOs are active galaxies that host supermassive black holes at their cores. Out of these monstrous black holes spring two jets traveling in opposite directions at nearly the speed of light. But in comparison to other galaxies that boast fierce jets, these jets do not extend out to great distances—they are much more compact. For many decades, astronomers suspected that CSOs were simply young and that their jets would eventually travel out to greater distances
It’s easy to celebrate female empowerment during Women’s History Month, but promoting women’s well-being beyond a few dedicated weeks is a different, more difficult story.
Researchers like UNM Psychology Professor Tania Reynolds are focusing on the...
A new research paper published recently in Annual Reviews of Earth and Planetary Sciences, coordinated by scientists from The University of New Mexico and collaborating institutions, addresses the complex nature and societal importance of Grand Canyon’s...
One University of New Mexico Ph.D. student is being recognized nationally for his showcasing of plant biological studies.
Joseph Kleinkopf just took first place in The American Institute of Biological Sciences’ (AIBS) annual Faces of Biology Photo...
The role of a teacher is one that has been heralded and applauded for decades. It’s not just the ones who come and help you at your desk, however, but the one who gets you out of it.
UNM College of Education & Human Sciences (COEHS) faculty Karen Lux...
Students and teachers from all over New Mexico and the country, including San Juan College, will meet for the third annual three-day Neuroscience Workshop hosted by The University of New Mexico. The workshop is set for April 11-13 at UNM and San Juan College...
The University of New Mexico’s Optical Science and Engineering program recently celebrated 40 years of graduate education in optics with two days of lectures, lab tours, student poster presentations and more.
The OSE Program is jointly administered by...
When it comes to nurturing their young, mother chimpanzees go the extra mile, according to a new study. Using 10 years of observational data on wild chimpanzees, researchers found that while adults often play, and young chimps play a lot, when food gets...
How to be happy — It's an age-old question and the subject of a growing field of psychology research. College courses focused on how to be happy have made headlines for their popularity at universities around the country and The University of New...