by Skylar Grayson, Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas | Apr 1, 2026 | Beyond
A survey of physics and astronomy departments across the country has shown that degrees in astronomy can be pretty different. Read more about the AAS SURGE committee’s findings and recommendations!
by Kasper Zoellner | Mar 27, 2026 | Beyond, Guides
Whether you’re looking for a new way to organize your thoughts or just want to experiment with a different workflow, Obsidian offers a refreshing, local-first approach to note-taking. Here is a quick, no-frills guide to getting started with Obsidian.
by Astrobites | Feb 26, 2026 | Beyond, Climate Change, Daily Paper Summaries, Satellites
Giant mirrors in space to create sunlight at night and an AI data center made up of 1-million satellites are undergoing regulatory approval. How did we get here?
by Viviana Cáceres | Feb 13, 2026 | Beyond, Career Navigation, Interviews, Personal Experiences
Kim Burtnyk shares her journey into science communication, her work as techincal writer and editor at LIGO Lab, and advice for aspiring communicators.
by Ryan White | Jan 29, 2026 | Beyond
There are a few locations in the solar system where the push and pull of gravity mellows out and you can orbit in (relative) peace. Read all about these islands of tranquility we call Lagrange points!
by William Smith | Jan 7, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences
Today we interview Prof Xavier Siemens, Professor at Oregon State University. He and his colleague, Maura McLaughlin, will accept the Bruno Rossi Prize on behalf of the NANOGrav Collaboration at #AAS247.