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Introducing a New Series – Astrobiter: X
We’re introducing a new series, “Astrobiter: X.” In each post, an Astrobites author will share a story about their experience as a graduate student or their path into astronomy.
How to jump start a supermassive black hole
Active Galactic Nuclei are some of the brightest objects in the Universe. But what is responsible for switching on these supermassive engines?
Adversarial Networks, Collaborative Cosmology
Can fake data help to make real computational gains? In today’s paper, the authors describe using machine learning to boost the resolution of cosmological simulations.
FOCASing on the Metallicity Gradient of an Extremely Metal-poor Galaxy
Today’s authors explore a nearby analog of some of the earliest galaxies to form in the universe and measure a metallicity gradient.
A Unique Hypernova Revealed by a Star Rising from its Ashes
Carl Sagan once said, “we are all made of star-stuff”. Even stars are made of star-stuff: coming from an older generation of stars! A new observation has allowed astronomers to turn back the clock and study the earliest stages of this cycle.
Two Paths Diverged in a Cosmological Simulation: on the Formation Pathways of S0 Galaxies
Today’s bite explores the two main pathways of S0 galaxy formation, ram-pressure stripping and galaxy mergers.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
From star parties to observatories: an astronomer’s journey
Zili Shen reflects on observatory trips and what she loves about observing.
Write for Astrobites in Spanish
We are looking for enthusiastic students to join the Astrobites in Spanish team. Interested? Send us your application materials by December 1.
UR: Phase Difference and Metallicity of RR Lyrae Variable Stars
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, explore how Anna McElhannon is investigating the relationship between pulsation and metallicity in RR Lyrae stars!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Understanding the Rent Burden in Astronomy
Is your rent astronomical??
So You Want to be a Professor of Astronomy?
Will I ever be an astronomy professor?
#BlackInAstro Experiences: Bryné Hadnott
To round out #BlackInAstroWeek2021, we interview planetary scientist, STEM educator, and #BlackInAstro co-organiser Bryné Hadnott!