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Headshots of three researchers: Katepalli Sreenivasan, wearing a blue shirt against a blue background; Christopher Hanson wearing brown glasses and a blue shirt against a beige background; and Shravan Hanasoge wearing a shirt with red stripes and a brown jacket against a blurred background.

NYU researchers discover sun waves that challenge known physics

A research team at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Space Science is conducting an investigation into the origins of high-frequency sun waves after unintentionally discovering them.
Nicole Lu, Staff Writer April 8, 2022

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Space Science discovered a set of high-frequency sun waves that defy previous understandings of physics, traveling much faster than...

"Freedom by Movement": Freedom from the act of surrender.

Infinite Body / Finite Space

A look at the body in the vastness of space.
Ida María Obediente, Contributing Photographer May 4, 2020

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Weekly Radio Roundup: March 27 – April 2

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

The world’s halt has driven many creatives to fully involve themselves in their craft. Whether it be Arca taking over Twitch or Nick Hakim announcing a new album, the music world...

A sanctuary campus protest occurred in Washington Square Park, Jan. 25 2017. Since the election of Donald Trump in November, the NYU community has pressured  administration to declare NYU a sanctuary campus.

NYU Organizations Offer Safe Spaces for Students Affected by Travel Ban

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 23, 2017
To compensate for the fact that NYU is not a sanctuary campus, several NYU organizations have been taking steps to protect students affected by President Donald Trump's travel ban.
Katie Paterson’s solo presentation, “From Earth into a Black Hole,” encapsulates sensory associations of the lesser known.

On Seeing Black Holes and Smelling Clouds

Katherine Borkov, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
In her first solo presentation in New York, Katie Paterson explores the concepts and dark depths of space with her exhibit "From Earth into a Black Hole."
"To the Moon and Beyond: Graphic Films and the Inception of 2001: A Space Odyssey" is an exhibition featuring detailed sketches for 2001: Space Odyssey.

New Exhibit Reveals Team Behind ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer March 9, 2016
A new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image features sketches, blueprints and letters from the production of "2001: A Space Odyssey".
Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016

Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
Coach 1941 Fall/Winter 2016
 NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan (FASP) claims the univeristy does not have a sufficient alternative space ahead of the Coles closure.

FASP says better Coles replacement is needed

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2015
NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan claims the university does not have a sufficient alternative space to replace Coles Sports Center.
Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist November 12, 2014
The romanticized vision of spaceflight created in the 20th century will cease to exist as space travel is corporatized.
[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 5, 2014
The University Space Priorities Working Group has issued their final report regarding their opinion on how the university should designate space.

Countries must unite to explore universe

February 12, 2013
Nationalization is the barrier innovation in our space race.
Margaret Eby/WSN

NYU professor and grad student break ground with NASA tractor beam

November 6, 2012
NYU Bessel beam research paves the way for beams of light to move large-scale objects in outer space