Quitting a PhD
Mental health among PhD students has been an issue for a long time. The fear of failure is a well-known companion to most. What do you do when you’ve reached your limit?
Getting Started in Sonification
For thousands of years, we have used our eyes to study the cosmos. What if we could also use our ears?
Finding, Choosing, or Changing Advisors
On March 9, Astrobites hosted a webinar all about advising. In this beyond post, the panelists and moderators offer our best advice on identifying the right research advisor for you, plus lots of references for further reading.
Retroactive Name Changes in Astronomical Publications
Astronomers have recently been working to make astronomical publications allow transgender astronomers to change their name on past publications. Here’s why it matters and the current status of the effort.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Daniel Stern
Have you ever wondered what NuSTAR is or the science it’s helped to discover? Dr. Daniel Stern will tell you all about it at his plenary lecture at #AAS238!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Roberta Humphreys
Ever wondered what is the upper limit to massives stars’ luminosities? Or are you curious about how to become a successful woman in astronomy? Find out reading the AAS238 interview with Dr. Roberta Humphreys!