Paul M. Sutter
Paul M. Sutter is a research professor in astrophysics at the Institute for Advanced Computational Science at Stony Brook University and a guest researcher at the Flatiron Institute in New York City. He is the author of Your Place in the Universe: Understanding our Big, Messy Existence.
Stranger Things in the Universe
New data about dark energy is a reminder that cosmology is a never-ending story
Neutron Stars Hint at Another Dimension
Are the mysterious stars clues to one of the greatest mysteries in the universe?
Star Siblings Tell Tales of Galactic Chaos
Stellar bodies from other galaxies are all around us.
A Wild Idea to Solve the Mysteries of Black Holes
Could quantum mechanics hold the key?
The Cosmic Web and the Fate of the Universe
Projects to map the universe are getting weird.
The Sneaky Force Behind Our Sun’s Violent Outbursts
A strange discovery from flying close to the sun.
Have We Gotten Dark Matter All Wrong?
Physicists have yet to pinpoint the hypothetical matter that keeps galaxies from flying apart. Now they have a new focus.
What Can We Do with Moon Dust?
Lunar soil is rich with clues about our origin and future home in space. Scientists can’t wait to get their hands dirty.
Searching for Life Under a Methane Rain
What future missions to Saturn's moon Titan will reveal about the universe.
Humans Could Go the Way of the Dinosaurs
The time is now to prepare for the cosmic object that could spell our end.
What Is Scientific Discovery Worth?
The quest to detect neutrinos has physicists—and society—asking hard questions.











