Through simulations and modeling of bacterial colonies, researchers at the Flatiron Institute and collaborators have discovered how dividing cells adapt to crowded environments.
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Founded in 2014, the Simons Society of Fellows is a community of scholars that encourages intellectual interactions across disciplines and across research centers in the New York City area.
Senior Fellows are distinguished scientists based in New York City. Junior Fellows are outstanding young scientists who receive support from the foundation for three years to conduct independent research at an institution of higher learning in New York City, with no teaching obligations.
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Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.
Elias Most, an assistant professor of theoretical astrophysics, did not want to be an astronomer or a physicist when he grew up. He studied physics but was more interested in computers; he even remembers buying a book about nonscience career paths for physicists, thinking he might end up in finance.
Main-sequence stars with brighter than expected mid-infrared emission can signal the presence of a debris disk, rubble from planetary collisions, or even a theorized sign of a technologically advanced civilization. New research demonstrates a data-driven method to identify mid-infrared excesses in main-sequence stars.
Astrophysics to physical oceanography. String theory to machine learning. High energy theory to biophysics. Such leaps in research focus can be challenging—and rewarding. Learn how the Simons Foundation's Pivot Fellowship encourage such research switches across STEM fields.
