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Astrobites statement on recent CERN talk
In light of recent events in the high-energy physics community, the Astrobites collaboration affirms our commitment to promoting equity and justice within the fields of physics and astronomy. We support the Particles for Justice statement authored by members of the physics community, and we strongly reiterate the authors’ first point that “the humanity of any person, regardless of ascribed identities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, disability, gender presentation, or sexual identity is not up for debate.” For more information about Astrobites’ stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we refer readers to our Statement of...
How can planets be heavier than the disks that formed them?
Planets form from protoplanetary disks. How they can be heavier on average than the disks is questioning our theories of planet formation.
#MeToo, Grad School, and You
What do findings from the report on sexual harassment by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine mean in an era of social upheaval?
59 (Fifty-nine!) Binary Neutron Star Merger Simulations
What can we learn from the largest set of neutron star merger simulations with realistic microphysics to date?
Magnetar Madness in Super Luminous Supernovae
Today’s paper explores whether magnetars could be the instigator behind some strange supernovae.
A beautiful, yet complicated painting: What is going on in the disk around HD 142527?
The spectacular disk around HD142527 is a carnival of spirals and gaps: is it all caused by a single massive companion?
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Astrobites statement on recent CERN talk
In light of recent events in the high-energy physics community, the Astrobites collaboration affirms our commitment to promoting equity and justice within the fields of physics and astronomy. We support the Particles for Justice statement authored by members of the physics community, and we strongly reiterate the authors’ first point that “the humanity of any person, regardless of ascribed identities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, disability, gender presentation, or sexual identity is not up for debate.” For more information about Astrobites’ stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we refer readers to our Statement of...
Solar Radius Determined Using Observations of Eclipses
Check out some undergraduate research highlights!
Apply to Write for Astrobites!
Love astronomy and astrophysics? Come join the Astrobites team and apply to write with us! Applications due Nov. 15.
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Tools for Reading Papers, Part 3
Do you feel lost reading papers? Try reading a review article or a classic paper first!
What If I Am Not Accepted Into a PhD Program (U.S.)?
Today we explore how to handle grad school rejection, with different career paths and anecdotes from similar experiences.
What Does “Success” Mean to You?
In today’s Astrobite, we consider suggestions for establishing a personal definition of success in astronomy.