The April Fools Paper Review Process – 2025
There is a tradition in Astronomy to post silly science papers to the arXiv on Aprils Fools day. We’ve collected them all for 2025 and provided some “peer review”.
So, how’s it going with the Hubble tension?
The Hubble tension has been plaguing scientists for years, so let’s take a look at a possible solution!
Tracing the chemistry of our galactic ancestors
High-redshift galaxies are the keys to understanding our own galactic history, and today’s authors show us how.
Finding a stream in the stellar tide
Stellar streams are exciting probes of galaxy evolution, and today’s authors are confident we’ll soon be able to find even more!
The explodability criterion: How to make a star go supernova
Today’s authors present some new insights into how stars explode!