With the launch of the James Webb Telescope, this edition of Pioneers in Science honors an integral member of its mission: John Mather.
What scientists hope to learn with the new James Webb Space Telescope
The new James Webb Space Telescope will collect infrared light from distant corners of the cosmos, enabling scientists to see further than ever before.
Researchers chill antimatter for the first time
By cooling antimatter to absolute zero, physicists may finally be able to answer questions that could fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.
Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter
Bright bursts of radio waves help astronomers locate a type of matter that researchers have been searching for for the past 30 years.
Astronomers Cast Doubt on the Cosmological Principle
Recent studies incorporating gamma-ray bursts have yielded interesting new results that cast doubt on the validity of the cosmological principle.
Are dark photons alternatives to dark matter?
Researchers investigate dark photons as alternatives to dark matter, aiming to detect these particles through experiments involving the conversion of light.
Corbevax vaccine offers solution to global vaccine inequity
The Corbevax COVID-19 vaccine was developed by researchers in Texas with no patent, and could be the end of global vaccine inequity.
Welcome to Xiaodong Chen
We welcome Xiaodong Chen to the editorial advisory board of Advanced Materials.