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Dust in the Wind: A New Tool for Understanding Galactic Outflows

Dust in the Wind: A New Tool for Understanding Galactic Outflows

by Skylar Grayson | Nov 20, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

The galaxy M82 is host to an extended multiphase wind driven by star formation. Today’s paper attempts to use JWST observations of dust in the wind to understand the structure of its cooler gas.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Erin Hicks

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Erin Hicks

by Sowkhya Shanbhog | Jun 10, 2025 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Today we interview Dr.Erin Hicks, Professor at University of Alaska Anchorage and Plenary speaker at #AAS246

How do black holes affect the galaxy? The answer is (probably) blowin’ in the wind!

How do black holes affect the galaxy? The answer is (probably) blowin’ in the wind!

by Archana Aravindan | Sep 16, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper focuses on some interesting results (and gorgeous figures!) on the nature and structure of AGN-driven outflows in galaxies.

Zooming in on an AGN outflow with JWST

Zooming in on an AGN outflow with JWST

by Sarah Bodansky | Oct 11, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors take a closer look at how outflows interact with the interstellar medium.

Did blue monster galaxies in the early universe sweep away their dust?

Did blue monster galaxies in the early universe sweep away their dust?

by Sarah Bodansky | Sep 27, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Massive blue galaxies in the early universe present a dusty puzzle. Is the dust in these galaxies being ejected, or is it squirreled away in giant molecular clouds?

Some Constructive Feedback on Feedback Models

Some Constructive Feedback on Feedback Models

by Ryan Golant | Mar 17, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

For the first time, astronomers have detected the hot, diffuse circumgalactic medium — a perfect testbed for models of galactic feedback. So, how do our current models stack up against the new data?

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