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Do Galaxy Halos Convert Light Into Dark Matter?
Today’s paper explores the search for axion-photon oscillations in the CMB.
More Than a Name – Why Women in Physics Deserve Context
Why should we give more context to the incredible contributions to STEM by exceptional women? And do you need to be exceptional to be successful? Find out in this interview with Dr Claire Davies!
Jumping through hoops: A new way to explore the BH-galaxy connection
The BH-galaxy relations are crucial in our understanding of how they co-evolve. In today’s paper find out a new method to explore this relation.
Chapter 7 Summary Part 2: Energy Solutions by Rector and Yu, Climate Change for Astronomers
This post summarizes the second half of Chapter 7 of the book ‘Climate Change for Astronomers’, involving a discussion of energy sources available to us in the present, and the future, in order to understand the way forward for solutions to climate change. It also discusses how various solutions can be combined, how energy usage can be made more efficient, and how we can move towards creating a smarter and greener energy infrastructure.
A Story of Starlight and Spirals in the Milky Way
New simulations of Milky Way-like galaxies, named after a Greek goddess.
Echoes of the First Light: A Mysterious Metal-Poor Galaxy at Cosmic Dawn
A tiny galaxy, barely metal-enriched, is packed with massive stars. Could it hold clues to the universe’s first stars?
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
More Than a Name – Why Women in Physics Deserve Context
Why should we give more context to the incredible contributions to STEM by exceptional women? And do you need to be exceptional to be successful? Find out in this interview with Dr Claire Davies!
Chapter 7 Summary Part 2: Energy Solutions by Rector and Yu, Climate Change for Astronomers
This post summarizes the second half of Chapter 7 of the book ‘Climate Change for Astronomers’, involving a discussion of energy sources available to us in the present, and the future, in order to understand the way forward for solutions to climate change. It also discusses how various solutions can be combined, how energy usage can be made more efficient, and how we can move towards creating a smarter and greener energy infrastructure.
The “Picture an Astronomer” Symposium
Today we highlight the “Picture an Astronomer” Symposium, with lectures and events happening in February and March!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Beyond: The Astronomy Community on Bluesky
Social media is a powerful opportunity to democratize access to academia. The community of astronomers on the Bluesky platform is rapidly growing, and invite you to join them.
Deepening Broader Impacts: Mentorship, DEI, and Career Advancement at AAS 245
From Tyler Smith: The National Osterbrock Leadership Program (NOLP) is an initiative that equips early-career astronomers with the tools to integrate mentorship, leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into their professional practices. Catch their session at #AAS245.
Beyond: The SuperComputing Conference (for Astronomers)
One Weird Trick To Leave Academia Forever And Fight Your Way Into The Tech Job Market