Understanding Our Place in the Cosmos
Ray Jayawardhana investigates the origins and diversity of planetary systems and the prospects for life in the universe, using the world’s largest telescopes. A prolific researcher with more than 140 scientific papers to his credit, his discoveries have garnered widespread attention. Ray is also an award-winning writer and author of popular books. He speaks regularly to a broad range of audiences, and makes frequent media appearances.
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Listen Up, It’s Neutrino Time
Believe me, no other particle comes close to matching the incredibly colorful and quirky personality of the neutrino, or promises to reveal as much about a mind-boggling array of natural phenomena, both subatomic and cosmic.
— The New York Times
Yes, But What Are Neutrinos For?
A brief guide to what neutrinos could help us do next.
– The Boston Globe
Is Life on Earth Unique?
Researchers have confirmed that the ingredients of life, as well as potential habitats, exist beyond the Earth and are ubiquitous in our cosmic neighborhood.
– Physics World
Alien Life, Coming Slowly Into View
Is our warm, wet, rocky world, teeming with life, the exception or the norm? It is an important question for every one of us, not just for scientists.
— The New York Times