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Apply to Write for Astrobites!
The application form is now live! Come join the Astrobites team and apply to write with us! Applications due Nov. 15.
A New Look at SN 1987A
ALMA observations of SN 1987A shed new light on dust production in young supernovae.
The Nobel Prize for the Foundations of Modern Cosmology
Half of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to James Peebles for his work in physical cosmology. Come read about some of his contributions that led to this recognition!
The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 51 Pegasi b
Last week, the Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of the first exoplanet found around a sun-like star. Come learn about how they did it, and why this was such a big deal!
Are pulsars having a (gravitational) wobble?
Wobbling pulsars might reveal gravitational waves from the distant past and future. Find out how in this Astrobite.
Can an Orphaned Exomoon Help Solve the Mystery of Tabby’s Star?
Simulations by astronomers at Columbia University suggest an evaporating exomoon could be behind the mysterious dimming behaviour of KIC 8462852.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Apply to Write for Astrobites!
The application form is now live! Come join the Astrobites team and apply to write with us! Applications due Nov. 15.
The Nobel Prize for the Foundations of Modern Cosmology
Half of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to James Peebles for his work in physical cosmology. Come read about some of his contributions that led to this recognition!
The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 51 Pegasi b
Last week, the Nobel Prize was awarded for the discovery of the first exoplanet found around a sun-like star. Come learn about how they did it, and why this was such a big deal!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Distance Learning Can Make Astronomy Education More Accessible
Are you struggling to fit studying around your life? Guest author Laura Martin tells us about her experiences with distance learning in astronomy.
Graduate School Taking a Toll On Your Mental Health? You’re Not Alone.
With courses, teaching labs, and try to get as much research in as possible, graduate students are feeling the pressure more than ever and it’s affecting their mental health. Check out this article for tips on how to maintain a healthy brain during a difficult time.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Anthony Yeates
Don’t get it twisted—unless “it” is the solar magnetic field and you want to produce a coronal mass ejection. Come listen to Prof. Anthony Yeates talk about his work at #AAS234!