Kepler's observations of the supernova known as SN 2018oh showed an unexpected fast rise in brightness that may be an important clue to understanding the progenitors of Type Ia supernovae, which cosmologists use to study the expansion of the universe and dark energy.

Astronomers may have finally uncovered the long-sought progenitor to a unique type of exploding star called a type Ic supernova.

Measurements from high-precision instruments, including Keck's HIRES and Lick's Automated Planet Finder, reveal a cold super-Earth around Barnard’s star.

In recognition of their efforts and Hispanic Heritage Month, the National Science Foundation profiled eight leaders in their fields.

After serving as science lead for NASA’s Kepler Mission from 2011 to 2017, Batalha is returning to UC Santa Cruz as a professor of astronomy and astrophysics.

Biologist Beth Shapiro and astronomers Claire Max and Natalie Batalha are among 14 new fellows elected to the California Academy of Sciences for 2018.

The Cal-Bridge program has received a $5 million grant to support Ph.D. pathways at 24 campuses.

UC Santa Cruz astronomer Alexie Leauthaud has been involved in the HSC survey project from the beginning of the survey.

Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, professor and chair of astronomy and astrophysics, has been elected an APS Fellow in recognition of his outstanding contributions to physics.

Francis Nimmo, professor of Earth and planetary sciences, was awarded the 2018 Paolo Farinella Prize at the European Planetary Science Congress in Berlin.