Author: Sophia Nasr
I will be working on my PhD in Cosmology at UC Irvine this Fall 2017. I specialize in astroparticle physics, and work on a type of dark matter beyond the Cold Dark Matter paradigm---Self-Interacting Dark Matter. My interests include cosmology, particle physics, astrophysics, and physics beyond the Standard Model.
12 Monkeys, Hartle-Hawking state, and the Fate of the Universe
Learn about the Hartle-Hawking state and the Fate of the Universe, all in one post.
Read More 12 Monkeys, Hartle-Hawking state, and the Fate of the UniverseDark Matter, Part 2: Self-Interacting Dark Matter and other Models
So, we know that it’s there, but what is dark matter? In the final part of the two-part dark matter series, we’ll go into a few models for dark matter, why they make sense, and their challenges.
Read More Dark Matter, Part 2: Self-Interacting Dark Matter and other ModelsDark Matter, Part 1: How we know it exists
Dark matter makes up a huge chunk of the Universe’s contents, but how do we know it exists? Find out, here!
Read More Dark Matter, Part 1: How we know it existsSelf-Interacting Dark Matter Explains Diversity in Galactic Rotation Curves
New research shows that SIDM can explain the diversity observed in Galactic Rotation Curves!
Read More Self-Interacting Dark Matter Explains Diversity in Galactic Rotation CurvesCassini has Officially become One with Saturn
The Cassini mission has come to an end. Let’s celebrate the story of Cassini, and the discoveries to come.
Read More Cassini has Officially become One with SaturnThe Milky Way IS Teeming with Black Holes, but there’s MORE!
Yes, there are as many as 100 million black holes. But have you heard the rest of the awesome? Look no further!
Read More The Milky Way IS Teeming with Black Holes, but there’s MORE!The Great American Eclipse has swept the nation, and the photos are breathtaking!
The Great American Eclipse has swept across the nation, and the photos will leave you breathless!
Read More The Great American Eclipse has swept the nation, and the photos are breathtaking!The Great American Eclipse is coming: here’s what you can expect to see
The Great American Solar Eclipse is just days away! Take a look at some previous eclipse photos and get an idea of what you can expect to see.
Read More The Great American Eclipse is coming: here’s what you can expect to seeLast call for Previous Solar Eclipse Photos: Deadline Aug 15, 2017!
Last call for previous eclipse photos to be featured on my blog! Deadline: Aug 15, 2017.
Read More Last call for Previous Solar Eclipse Photos: Deadline Aug 15, 2017!