Science
We support basic research in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics. These fields seek answers to some of humanity’s most fundamental scientific questions, yielding basic knowledge that enables a better future.
Astrophysics
Exploration of the origin, structure and composition of the universe and everything in it
Nanoscience
Inquiry at the scale of atoms and molecules to explore the vast possibilities of energy and matter
Neuroscience
Investigation into the structure and function of the brain and broader nervous system
Theoretical Physics
Endeavor to explain and predict the wonders of the physical and biological world
The Kavli Institutes
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Explore the latest news, events and discoveries from our Kavli Institutes and partners.
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New Kavli Exploration Awards in neuroscience will advance photonic technologies
Dec 11, 2024
Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials (SM3)
Dec 10, 2024
New research from Dong and colleagues has lent strong support to an alternative means of planet-forming, offering a fuller picture of the pathways to planethood
Dec 09, 2024
Astrophysics
Researchers report progress in their innovative efforts to demonstrate how the detection of unusual organometallic gases in exoplanets’ atmosphere could lock down a discovery of alien life
Dec 06, 2024
Nanoscience
Kavli nano investigators nab macro Dutch prize
Dec 04, 2024
Kavli-Laukien Fellow Furkan Ozturk examines why life predominantly relies on amino acids, sugars, and other key ingredients with only certain mirror symmetry
Dec 03, 2024
Kavli-Laukien Fellow Peter Higgins zeroes in on the possibilities of life taking hold below the surfaces of worlds
Nov 04, 2024
Nanoscience
Hosted by Vladyslav Vyazovskiy, Kim studies time perception and sleep homeostasis
Nov 04, 2024
Comment in Nature Nanotechnology explores the role of nanoscience for sustainability
Oct 17, 2024
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Practically everything we touch in our daily lives has been developed and improved through basic research.
- Fred Kavli