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Cosmic Chemistry Breakthrough: Largest Aromatic Molecule Found in Deep Space

June 9, 2025 at 6:15 pm | News Release

A team of chemists and astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of astrochemistry: the identification of…

Inaugural Cosmic Horizons Conference Unites Astronomers and AI Experts

June 9, 2025 at 10:29 am | News Release

This news was originally shared by the NSF-Simons AI Institute for Cosmic Origins. Read the full story here. In…

Charting the Cosmos Together: NRAO and Johns Hopkins University Launch ngVLA Partnership

May 19, 2025 at 8:00 am | News Release

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) and Johns Hopkins University (JHU) are thrilled to…

NSF National Radio Astronomy Observatory Collaborates with RIX Industries to Advance Cryogenic Cooling Technology for the Next Generation Very Large Array

May 14, 2025 at 11:00 am | News Release

The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) is excited to announce a collaboration with RIX Industries to explore innovative cryogenic cooling solutions for the Next Generation Very Large Array (ngVLA)

Lighting the Way: Cenca Bridge Wins Simons Foundation Funding for Expanding Astronomy Opportunities

May 14, 2025 at 8:00 am | News Release

Cenca Bridge, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering scientific research and education among marginalized students in Central…

NSF NRAO Achieves First Successful Observations with New NSF VLBA Digital Architecture

May 13, 2025 at 11:00 am | News Release

The new NSF VLBA New Digital Architecture (VNDA) produced its first fringes and subsequent images in January 2025, demonstrating the successful implementation of next-generation technology that will enhance the NSF VLBA’s scientific capabilities for years to come.

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