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The April Fools Paper Review Process – 2026

The April Fools Paper Review Process – 2026

by Astrobites, Katherine Lee, Samantha Wong, Maria Vincent, Sparrow Roch, Jayde Willingham, Roel Lefever, Kelsie Taylor, Nicki Bond, Akshita Mittal | Apr 6, 2026 | Daily Paper Summaries

There is a tradition in Astronomy to post silly science papers to the arXiv on Aprils Fools day. We’ve collected them all for 2026 and provided some “peer review”.

Representation matters in physics teaching: introducing the Contemporary Physicists project

Representation matters in physics teaching: introducing the Contemporary Physicists project

by Samantha Wong | Aug 22, 2025 | Beyond, Teaching

Looking to add a more modern touch to your physics teaching? Check out “Bringing Contemporary Physicists to the Classroom” for resources, slide decks, and more!

Casting a wide (KM3)NeT for a record-breaking neutrino

Casting a wide (KM3)NeT for a record-breaking neutrino

by Samantha Wong | May 29, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors find the highest energy neutrino *ever* with the up-and-coming KM3NeT neutrino observatory!

The April Fools Paper Review Process – 2025

The April Fools Paper Review Process – 2025

by Astrobites, Katherine Lee, Sowkhya Shanbhog, Skylar Grayson, Jessie Thwaites, Maria Vincent, Drew Lapeer, Samantha Wong, Sarah Stevenson | Apr 3, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

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”.

M 82 (star)bursts onto the scene!

M 82 (star)bursts onto the scene!

by Samantha Wong | Feb 13, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

The latest results from the VERITAS gamma-ray telescopes hint that starburst galaxies like M 82 might help us understand where mysterious cosmic rays come from!

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