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A cosmic team-up: how the stars and pulsars of the Milky Way could unmask the early universe
By measuring both the positions of stars and the times when pulsar pulses reach us, we might identify gravitational waves emitted by exotic processes right after the Big Bang.
Australia is closing its Very Large eyes to the Universe
Literally and figuratively, Australia is closing its eyes to the future of astronomy. Where does that leave its next generation of students?
Can Arid Planets Keep Their Cool?
The geologic carbon cycle has been an important tool for balancing carbon dioxide and stabilizing the climate of Earth over billions of years. The authors of today’s bite explore why dry planets may be missing this critical climate-stabilizing thermostat.
A Treasure Trove of Asteroids
Sometimes the real treasure is the asteroids we find along the way…
Hitchhiking PAHs Caught Catching a Ride on Galactic Winds
Get out of galaxies fast! The hitchhiker’s guide to galactic winds and their newfound polycyclic passengers.
AI All the Way Down
9 in 10 artificially intelligent astrophysicists recommend careful use of AI in science… Let’s find out more!
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Adam Leroy
Today we interview Dr. Adam Leroy, who is a professor at the Ohio State University and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Andrew Vanderburg
Today we interview Dr. Andrew Vanderburg, who is a professor at Harvard University and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Prof Marcia Rieke
Today, we interview Prof Marcia Rieke, one of the founding mothers of infrared atronomy, the winner of 2025 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Jamie Bock
Today we interview cosmologist Prof. Jamie Bock from Caltech/JPL for his Plenary Lecture at #AAS243!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Renee Ludlam
We interviewed Prof. Renee Ludlam of Wayne State University to learn all about neutron stars ahead of her plenary talk at #AAS243!
Meet the AAS 243 keynote speakers: Prof. Marta Bryan
We interviewed Prof. Marta Bryan from the University of Toronto to learn all about exoplanets ahead of her plenary talk at #AAS243!