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The First Starspot Spectrum Revealed by JWST
Stars have spots that can mess with our planetary atmosphere observations. Using JWST, today’s authors take advantage of the unique TOI-3884 system to directly probe one of these regions.
Guest: If you give a galaxy a starburst, it’ll probably quench the gas away
The distribution of post-starburst regions within galaxies is linked to diverse quenching pathways that are likely driven by mergers. Guest author, Emmy Wisz, explains how different star formation histories could be the key to understanding quenching mechanisms.
A Clash of Two Titans: Why GW231123 pushes the limits of scientists’ models
Another day, another interesting LIGO-Virgo-KAGRA detection! Find out why the extreme parameters of GW231123 create problems for gravitational wave modelers and may have some new information about black hole formation!
The Secret Language of Astrophysics Plots
Ever been confused by a plot online or in a paper? This post decodes the secret language of astrophysics plots so you can finally read the universe like a pro.
Back to work to save science funding! All you need to know about the FY2027 Budget Request
The president’s budget requests for NASA and the NSF were released last week. We summarizes the major cuts and their impacts while providing resources to help fight back against this attack on science.
Flashy and Fashionably Late: the Fascinating Time Lag in Blazar Flares
The authors of today’s featured paper investigated how a decades-long stakeout of a sample of blazars uncovered new insights into a serious case of cosmic “jet-lag”.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Preparing students for astronomy beyond the classroom
In today’s (Beyond) bite, I describe a new course at Columbia University that aims to equip undergrads with foundational research skills.
The Top Ten Differential Equations in Astronomy, Ranked!
Interested in the definitive, absolutely objective ranking of the best differential equations in astronomy and astrophysics?? Read on!!
Nearly 1 in 3 Starlink satellites detected within the SKA-Low frequency band
One of the most comprehensive studies of satellite interference at low radio frequencies so far.
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Linda Shore
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: George Fisher
“Twists, turns, and dynamic interplay between magnetic fields and plasma in the Sun’s atmosphere”: We interviewed solar physicist George Fisher about his plenary talk at the upcoming #AAS242!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Daniel Scolnic
“The past, present, and future of the Hubble tension”: We interviewed cosmologist Daniel Scolnic for his plenary talk at the upcoming #AAS242!