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Zig-zagging across the universe

Zig-zagging across the universe

by William Lamb | Nov 20, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

What’s better than a single gravitational lens? A double gravitational lens! Learn about how light from a distant quasar zig-zags across the universe because of the first double gravitational lens to be observed!

Celtic Constellations

Celtic Constellations

by William Lamb | Oct 7, 2024 | Beyond, Current Events, Historical Astronomy

Today, let’s learn about the Celts and their connections to the night sky!

Looking for Supermassive Black Holes

Looking for Supermassive Black Holes

by William Lamb | Sep 25, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

The amplitude of the gravitational wave background is too high for the number of supermassive black holes that we’ve observed! Find out how we can resolve this issue in today’s bite

Don’t Be So Cold – Self-Interacting Dark Matter as a Solution to the ‘Final Parsec Problem’

Don’t Be So Cold – Self-Interacting Dark Matter as a Solution to the ‘Final Parsec Problem’

by William Lamb | Aug 8, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

In today’s bite, we look at a paper that investigates if self-interacting dark matter can accelerate the inspiral of supermassive black holes binaries, and if we can detect this with gravitational waves.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. John Peacock

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. John Peacock

by William Lamb | Jun 11, 2024 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

We interview the RAS Gold Medal Lecturer for AAS244, Prof. John Peacock!

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