Cosmology & Astrophysics
The Cosmology & Astrophysics group at Duke studies fundamental questions about the universe, such as its origins, the processes that govern it, and the nature of its components. The group uses some of the largest astronomical sky-surveys to make the most precise measurements of the expansion of the universe and its composition.
Duke Center on Risk
The Duke Center on Risk studies the assessment, perception, management, and communication of risks and policy responses.
Extreme Life
The Schmid lab uses molecular systems biology to investigate stress response mechanisms in single-celled microorganisms surviving damage by multiple stressors in the most extreme conditions known on Earth - high temperature, saturated salt, nutrient starvation, acid, etc.
Meta Group
The Meta Group at Duke develops unique, metamaterials-based systems for diverse applications, including passive and active earth observation; satellite-based synthetic aperture radar imaging; space domain situational awareness; satellite-based cloud and precipitation mapping; and intersatellite microwave and optical communications.
Space Diplomacy Lab
The Space Diplomacy Lab (SDL), located in the Sanford School of Public Policy, provides a forum for a multidisciplinary set of academics, students, policy practitioners, and private companies interested in space science and technology, space economy, security, and international diplomacy to discuss the future of space exploration and commerce and develop research and policy proposals to ensure a secure and sustainable future of activities and humanity in space.
Space Medicine
The Space Medicine group at Duke University investigates the effects of spaceflight stressors—particularly microgravity and galactic cosmic radiation—on cardiac biology. This work aims to inform countermeasure development for astronaut health during long-duration missions and provide insights into terrestrial cardiovascular disease mechanisms influenced by environmental stress.