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Guest – Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Transgender Astrophysics in America

Guest – Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Transgender Astrophysics in America

by Guest | May 29, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events, Personal Experiences

In today’s beyond post, an anonymous author reflects on why being transgender in astrophysics often feels like something best left unspoken, and what can be done.

A Guide to Writing Your First Referee Report

A Guide to Writing Your First Referee Report

by Niloofar Sharei | May 8, 2026 | Beyond, Career Navigation, Guides, Personal Experiences

The email asking you to referee your first paper is coming. Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide for that exact moment, built from the AAS peer review workshop.

Australia is closing its Very Large eyes to the Universe

Australia is closing its Very Large eyes to the Universe

by Ryan White, Jayde Willingham | May 1, 2026 | Beyond, Current Events, Personal Experiences

Literally and figuratively, Australia is closing its eyes to the future of astronomy. Where does that leave its next generation of students?

Astrobites x Earth Week 2026: How to build a telescope sustainably with Dr. Laurane Fréour

Astrobites x Earth Week 2026: How to build a telescope sustainably with Dr. Laurane Fréour

by Katherine Lee | Apr 22, 2026 | Climate Change, Instrumentation, Interviews

For Earth Week 2026, we’re focusing on how astronomers can build more sustainable instruments. Dr. Laurane Fréour is working on just that!

From Exhibits to Proposals: Kim Burtnyk on Scientific Communication

From Exhibits to Proposals: Kim Burtnyk on Scientific Communication

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.

Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Xavier Siemens 

Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Xavier Siemens 

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.

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