Earth Week x Astrobites 2024: Embracing diversity in astronomy with the Open Cultural Astronomy Forum
Astronomy and academia are not always kind to those of marginalized cultures, but Dr. Mehrnoosh Tahani is working to change that!
Earthweek x Astrobites 2024: Indigenous science and Western science, A discussion
This bite gives a summary of a discussion with Bridget Kimsey, who is of Lenape descent, on Indigenous science and Western science for Earthweek in 2024.
On writing the “Climate Change for Astronomers” e-book with Dr. Travis Rector
Introducing the forthcoming book led by Dr. Travis Rector titled “Climate Change for Astronomers: Causes, consequences, and communication.” This book will serve as a resource for astronomers to better their climate change advocacy.
Doing green science in a white-out: Prospects for renewable energy at the South Pole
Today’s paper investigates the prospect of using renewable energy in the extreme environment at the South Pole Station in Antarctica
Keep it clean, keep it Habitable: A Game about Life
Do you often wake up with the inexplicable urge to terraform? Then look no further! This game might very well be exactly what you’re looking for.
Mālama Maui
From Erica Sawczynec: As astronomers, many of our lives have been touched by the islands of Hawaiʻi & now it’s our kuleana (responsibility) to show up for the Hawaiʻi community when they need us most.