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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
Physics graduate students in Canada still make poverty wages
Graduate student stipends have not been keeping up with inflation.
Nathan Sanders is Rewiring Democracy
For today’s bite, we chatted with Nathan Sanders (one of the original founders of Astrobites) about his journey into and beyond astronomy and the process of writing and publishing a book!
What I learned in my science policy course
In today’s bite, I share what I learned about science funding in the United States’ history and future in a science policy course I took last spring.
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Advisee to Advising (your first research student)
Advising research students is one of the most rewarding aspects of doing research. How can you advise a research student during your PhD?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Meenakshi Wadhwa
We interviewed @ASU planetary scientist and #MarsSampleReturn principal scientist Meenakshi Wadhwa who will be giving a plenary talk today at #AAS242!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Joel Kastner
Learn all about beautiful planetary nebulae with Joel Kastner at his plenary talk at #AAS242 this afternoon! We interviewed Kastner about his journey into astronomy here: