The Statesman

Professor Alan Calder discusses the possibility of life in the universe

Abhishek Cherath • October 8, 2018

According to Calder, the elements required in order to create life are carbon, nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen. These form the building blocks of organic compounds which constitute all living organisms.

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Calm Uranus, Planet Nine is not yet a certainty

Timothy Sarro • February 2, 2016

This is coming from one of the biggest space nerds on campus: Can we all calm down a bit until we get some more solid evidence?

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Under the Microscope: SBU scientists look to sky to study exoplanet

Brianna O’Neill • September 3, 2015

One hundred light-years away, right within our own galactic neighborhood, is a young planet named 51 Eridani b.

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“Jupiter Ascending” stuns audiences with visual effects, intense action

David Pepa • February 11, 2015

“Jupiter Ascending,” directed by Lana and Andy Wachowski, is a sci-fi action film that targets adults, adolescents and lovers of action movies.

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