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Guest: Novel Clues to the Formation of Ultra-Compact Dwarf Galaxies
In today’s bite, we look at some newly observed systems in the Virgo cluster. These observations provide clues to understanding how some of the most dense galaxies known to us form.
The Final Frontier for the Circular Economy
It can be that recycling, however necessary and advantageous, is not the most exciting topic you could think of. What if, in real sci-fi fashion, we do recycling in space?
From Screen to Sky: The Space Odyssey and The Space Mission
Recently the world has been entertained and inspired by Project Hail Mary and the Artemis II mission, so let’s compare some real and fictional space missions over the decades.
Uncertainty is the only certainty in gravitational waveforms
Most gravitational-wave models throw away uncertainty, which could make Einstein’s theory look wrong when it isn’t. Today’s authors show when this could happen and how to take care of the problem.
Astrobites x Earth Week 2026: How to build a telescope sustainably with Dr. Laurane Fréour
For Earth Week 2026, we’re focusing on how astronomers can build more sustainable instruments. Dr. Laurane Fréour is working on just that!
Speeding Under Pressure on the Intergalactic Highway.
Using low frequency radio observations of the galaxy NGC 2276 with the uGMRT and LOFAR telescopes, the authors discover that the galaxy has a trail of gas about 100 kiloparsecs long! As the galaxy moves through the local ionised medium, the pressure exerted on it removes gas from it’s disk.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Meet the AAS 247 Keynote Speakers: Prof Raja GuhaThakurta
Today, we interview Prof Raja GuhaThakurta, distinguished professor at UCSC, founder of SIP and CrEST and one of this year’s #AAS247 Plenary speakers!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Adam Burgasser
Today we interview Dr. Adam Burgasser, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), and a plenary speaker at #AAS247
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina
Today we interview Dr. Daniella DellaGiustina, professor at the University of Arizona, Deputy Principal Investigator of the OSIRIS-REx sample return mission, and the Fred Kavli Plenary Lecturer at #AAS247
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Meet the AAS 243 keynote speakers: Prof. Eve Lee
We interviewed Prof. Eve Lee of McGill University to learn all about planet and star formation ahead of her plenary talk at #AAS243!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Alan Lightman
What does it mean to achieve scientific literacy in society? Learn more from #AAS242 plenary speaker and astonomy educator Linda Shore.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Brett McGuire
Today we interview astrochemist and professor at MIT, Dr. Brett McGuire, for his Helen B. Warner Prize Lecture at #AAS243!