The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity, promoting public understanding of scientific research, and supporting scientists and their work.
The Foundation's mission is implemented through an international program of research institutes, professorships, symposia and other initiatives in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics. The Foundation is also a founding partner of the Kavli Prizes, which recognize scientists for their seminal advances in astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience.
Columbia:
KIBS Co-Director Thomas Jessell Receives the 2012 Canada Gairdner International Award
Thomas Jessell has been named a recopient of the 2012 Canada Gairdner International Awards.
MIT:
Researchers Find the First Neutron Star That Bursts as Predicted
For the first time, researchers at MIT and elsewhere have detected all phases of thermonuclear burning in a neutron star.
Stanford:
Researchers Say Galaxy May Swarm with “Nomad Planets”
For every typical star in our galaxy, there may be up to 100,000 “nomad planets” not tied to any solar system.