We were pleased to welcome students and teachers from the Viamonde School Board last week for GoPhysics! workshops at Perimeter Institute. These workshops allow curious high school students to explore modern physics topics. Learn more: perimeterinstitute.ca/outreach/stu...

How do you test the limits of quantum theory? By making gentle tweaks to it in a model universe and examining how the laws of physics change as a result. The latest of these tests from Perimeter researchers is a ‘foil theory’ called twirled worlds. Learn more: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/twirled...

Interested in applying for Perimeter's PSI Master's program? Hear from former PSI students about their best tips for both applying to and thriving in the program. Applications are due February 1, 2026. Learn more here: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/perimet...

From April 27 to 29, 2026, Perimeter Institute will host Cosmological Frontiers in Fundamental Physics. This annual workshop brings together leaders from three institutes and beyond to advance the cosmological frontiers of fundamental physics. Learn more: events.perimeterinstitute.ca/event/1540/

Congratulations! Two Perimeter researchers and their co-authors have been recognized by the 2025 Buchalter Prize for Cosmology.

Congratulations Dr Clifford Burgess, Adjunct Professor at DIAS School of Theoretical Physics, Professor @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social, & Associate member @perimeterinstitute.ca on being part of the 2nd prize winning collaboration of the 2025 Buchalter Cosmology Prize 👏 #DIASdiscovers #DIAS85

Want to learn how to decipher one of physics' most useful tools? Check out our one-page primer on how to read Feynman diagrams: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/anatomy...

Perimeter Institute is pleased to showcase its newest art installation. Created by Jay Havens, Ka'satsténhsera: Unity of Hearts & Minds serves as a cultural reminder of the connection between the Perimeter Institute and the original stewards of the land on which the institute now sits.

Tickets for our upcoming public lecture are live! On Wed, Jan 21, at 6:45 PM, join artist Jay Havens at Perimeter Institute for a talk on local Haudenosaunee cultural and art history and the theme of Ka'satsténhsera – Unity of Hearts and Minds. Get tickets here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/kasatstenh...

Hear from Alex May, Perimeter Institute's Murray Gell-Mann Chair in Theoretical Physics, about quantum information's links to quantum gravity on Physics World's weekly podcast. Tune in here: physicsworld.com/a/quantum-in...

"On Wednesday, January 21, at 6:45 PM, join artist Jay Havens at Perimeter Institute for a talk exploring local Haudenosaunee cultural and art history, and the theme of Ka'satsténhsera – Unity of Hearts and Minds. Learn more and set a reminder to get tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/kasatstenh...

What does quantum mechanics really say about the nature of reality? Perimeter Institute’s researchers have been seeking answers for 25 years - let's learn about their progress. perimeterinstitute.ca/news/25-year...

"What does the “tail” of a black hole collision reveal about gravity? New research from the University of Mississippi and Perimeter Institute has uncovered distinctive post-merger features, a telltale “tail”, in simulations of colliding black holes. Details: olemiss.edu/news/2025/12...

Meet the dark photon, the theoretical 'cousin' of the photon, and discover what it can reveal about our early universe. perimeterinstitute.ca/news/meet-da...

Perimeter Institute alumni have gone on to a wide variety of roles after leaving the Institute. Natacha Altamirano's PhD in physics gave her an appreciation for analytical problem-solving and an ease when dealing with complexity. She’s now applying these two skills to private equity. Learn more:

What will the quantum future look like? Perimeter's Lauren Hayward spoke with experts making it a reality. Check out her reflections on the conversations over on @letstalkscience.bsky.social: letstalkscience.ca/news-media/p...

As gravitational-wave astronomy opens a new window on the universe, William East is helping physicists learn how to read its faintest and most surprising signals. Watch East's Explorer Profile to learn more about his research: youtu.be/mqDX9CRmfIw?...

2025 has been a significant year for Perimeter Institute and Canadian physics. Here’s a roundup of some of our favourite science stories and milestone markers from this year: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/year-ca...

Happy Holidays from Perimeter Institute! We’ve created a series of holiday cards with a scientific twist for you to share with friends and family.

Applications for our EinsteinPlus workshop are now open. EinsteinPlus is a one-week intensive workshop for Canadian and international high school teachers that focuses on modern physics. Learn more and apply by February 9th: perimeterinstitute.ca/outreach/tea...

The term "qubit" was born out of a joke between Ben Schumacher and Bill Wootters! @perimeterinstitute.ca

We're proud to recognize Chadi Elkadri, Susie Merhebi Elkadri, Baraa El-Kadri and Alaa Kabbani, whose generous pledge to Perimeter's endowment fund will support research and education for generations to come.

Hear from our Perimeter Scholars International (PSI) students about their experience. PSI is an innovative, one-year master's program in theoretical physics designed for ambitious students worldwide. Watch all the PSI Student Journey interviews: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Drawn to Waterloo by curiosity and a bold vision, Lucien Hardy joined a team of physics pioneers forging a new kind of research institute — one built to let paradoxes, collaboration, and radical ideas thrive. Watch Hardy's Explorer Profile to learn more: youtu.be/R99r-tfIk4s?...

2025 marks 25 years of discovery at Perimeter Institute. Throughout the year, we hosted an exciting array of events to celebrate the curiosity, wonder, and groundbreaking research happening here and around the world. Watch our 2025 recap video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=icYW...

Over the decades, many candidates for dark matter have been proposed, from microscopic black holes to gigantic stars that don’t emit light. Here are five of our favourite dark matter candidates from history, illustrated: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/5-dark-...

Looking for the perfect science gift this holiday season? From exclusive Perimeter merch and clothing to new books and fun gadgets, here are some of our favourite gifts this year: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/perimet...

Here at Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, the 2025 winter solstice will happen at 10:03 a.m. on December 21. Want to learn more about this astronomical phenomenon? We answered some common questions about how it works and why it is celebrated: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/five-qu...

Introduce your high school students to the world of quantum physics! We've collaborated with @bist.eu and its chemistry and physics centres to create educational posters highlighting key principles of quantum science and their role in our everyday lives.

Bianca Dittrich, Research Faculty at Perimeter, sat with Physics World to discuss the development of a theory of gravity, its challenges, and her current research on spin foams. Tune in to the podcast: physicsworld.com/a/quantum-gr...

Can AI be used to see black holes more clearly? “The trick is going to be how to harness AI in a responsible way that allows us to deploy it in discovery applications,” says Avery Broderick. Read more: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/what-ca...

Black holes do not want to be seen, but Neal Dalal wants to photograph the unseeable. Watch Dalal's Explorer Profile to learn more about his research and his vision of sharpening our view of the universe: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWMK...

Perimeter Institute's Outreach team is attending the Science Teachers' Association of Ontario conference in Toronto today and tomorrow! You can find us at our booth and attend our workshops: Process of Science (French), Exploring Exoplanets Breakout activity, Properties of Planet Earth, and more.

In a paper published in Physical Review Letters, James Gurian and Simon May reveal a new code to study self-interacting dark matter’s relationship to galactic evolution and enable research into a range of particle interactions. Details: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/new-res...

We are saddened to announce the passing of Cosimo Fiorenza, the much-respected Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer of Quantum Valley Investments, and founding board member of Perimeter Institute.

That's a wrap for the 17th annual Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC!) It was a pleasure to connect with science leaders and host a session exploring the importance of building trust in science and developing early talent in STEM. Read more: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/all-eye... #CSPC2025

Carlo Rovelli, Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Perimeter Institute, sat with Quanta Magazine to discuss his research, philosophy, loop gravity, and more. Read the full interview: www.quantamagazine.org/carlo-rovell...

This morning at the Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC), attendees heard from the "Be the Change: Building Trust in Science & Developing Early STEM Talent" panel.

This month, Perimeter took its 25th anniversary celebrations to Alberta to connect with quantum partners. The team attended qConnect, an annual conference that “brings together businesses, tech creators, startups, government, and investors to transform ideas into impact."

How can AI accelerate a physicist's research? Sabrina Pasterski, Research Faculty at Perimeter Institute, is using AI to enhance semantic search across research papers and pinpoint how concepts connect across subfields. Read more: www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

We were happy to welcome Grade 9 and 10 students from Emery Collegiate Institute today for a GoPhysics! workshop titled Exoplanets & the Universe.

It was a pleasure to welcome Aislinn Clancy, MPP of Kitchener Centre, to the Perimeter Institute this morning! We were grateful for the opportunity to discuss Perimeter's role in the community and the research ecosystem in Ontario.

Applications for the Emmy Noether Fellowship Program are now open. This program is open to women and under-represented groups of all backgrounds and origins. Visiting fellowships, held for periods of up to one year, bring talented researchers to Perimeter at a critical stage of their careers.

From early star catalogues to space-based telescopes, our understanding of celestial objects has expanded with every innovation. We've created a timeline of the cosmos to highlight humanity's expanding knowledge of our universe, and the tech that got us here: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/timelin...

Congratulations to Kiana Salehi, Perimeter PhD student who was awarded the Blue Apple Award for her talk, Influence of observer’s inclination and spacetime structure on photon ring observables. Learn more: indico.global/event/14302/...

We are pleased to be hosting a panel at CSPC 2025. Ashley Palmer, Teacher in Residence at Perimeter Institute, will be one of five speakers exploring how the STEM community can help shape education. Moderated by Dr. Bonnie Schmidt, President & Founder, Let’s Talk Science.

We spoke to Hassan recently at @perimeterinstitute.ca, where he's working with @nafshordi.bsky.social to detect quantum echoes in #GravitationalWaves as a way to prove #QuantumGravity.

Where will the next breakthroughs in physics come from? Hear from Perimeter Institute researchers Sarah Shandera and Savas Dimopoulos as they chat with Nahlah Ayed from CBC Radio's Ideas podcast. Listen: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

Perimeter Institute is happy to be a partner of the 17th annual Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC). We're looking forward to connecting with attendees and discussing the role fundamental science has in shaping the future. Conference details: www.sciencepolicyconference.ca

Congratulations to Elena Pinetti for receiving the Henry Primakoff Award for Early-Career Particle Physics.