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Why are women leaving astronomy?

Why are women leaving astronomy?

by Nora Shipp | Dec 31, 2018 | Daily Paper Summaries

The percentage of women in astronomy decreases at every career stage – what factors are causing them to leave, and what can we do about it?

The Milky Way’s Ghostly Neighbor

The Milky Way’s Ghostly Neighbor

by Nora Shipp | Nov 29, 2018 | Daily Paper Summaries

The unique nature of the newly discovered dwarf galaxy Ant 2 may have exciting implications for our understanding of dark matter and galaxy formation.

How heavy is our Galaxy?

How heavy is our Galaxy?

by Nora Shipp | Sep 10, 2018 | Daily Paper Summaries

How can the orbits of satellite galaxies be used to pin down the mass of the Milky Way?

Deciphering gamma-rays from the heart of Andromeda

Deciphering gamma-rays from the heart of Andromeda

by Nora Shipp | Jun 29, 2018 | Daily Paper Summaries

Can dark matter annihilation explain multi-wavelength observations of Andromeda’s galactic center?

Clearing Up Stellar Streams with Gaia

Clearing Up Stellar Streams with Gaia

by Nora Shipp | Jun 21, 2018 | Daily Paper Summaries

What will new data from Gaia reveal about the formation and evolution of stellar streams in the Milky Way?

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