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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

What would you say to a police officer if they asked to search you right now? On this episode of It's (Probably) Not Rocket Science, host Carly Bowling explores the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project, a national project that teaches...

The University of New Mexico’s Office of the Chief Information Officer hosts Tech Days 2024, a popular event that offers students, faculty, and staff an exclusive opportunity to learn about campus technologies. This year’s event is set for...

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...

For the first time since before the pandemic, seven students were able to participate in a two-week-long trip to Nizwa, Oman. Thanks to the opportunity provided by the Department of Languages, Cultures, & Literatures (LCL), students deepened their...

The School of Architecture + Planning (SA+P) recently hosted the first of two On the Brinck Book Awards symposia for the spring semester. Authors Rosetta S. Elkin and Whitney Martinko presented their award-winning books, followed by a discussion...

Two students at UNM-Taos campus were recently awarded national scholarships that will allow each to pursue their dreams.  Megan Beck was selected as a 2024 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation, with additional...

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 University of New Mexico's Chicana and Chicano Studies (CCS) department is hosting GRAMMY award-winner Dr. Arturo O’Farrill and renowned scholar, philosopher, and poet, Dr. Cornel West. They will perform their latest recording, “Four Questions” (ZOHO...