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Interested in science policy? Check out the Mirzayan Policy Graduate Fellowship!
Guest author Alex Belles tells us about his experiences in science policy as a grad student in NASEM’s Mirzayan Policy Fellowship program
Understanding the surprising narrowness of eccentric debris belts
Some extrasolar debris belts are not just eccentric but also surprisingly narrow. What processes can influence the width of debris belts?
Formation and Evolution of Planetary Systems Conference – Dedicated to the Scientific Legacy of Willy Kley
Prof. Willy Kley, a pioneer in the field of protoplanetary disks, unexpectedly died in December 2021. Today’s post commemorates Willy’s legacy and summarizes a scientific conference that was held in memory of Willy in the beginning of August.
Minutes after Death, Reincarnation Can Begin
The authors of today’s paper simulate in impeccable detail the first few minutes of a binary-driven hypernova (the brighter cousin of a supernova) while paying close attention to how the dynamics affect the companion neutron star. They predict several observables from the process, including what has been observed in the gamma ray burst event GRB 190829A.
Three Astronomers’ Thoughts on The Milky Way by Dr. Moiya McTier
Three Astrobiters review Dr. Moiya McTier’s new book, The Milky Way, published today!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Satellite? Characterising the Impact of Satellite Constellations
Satellite constellations are changing ground-based astronomy with every new launch. How can we quantify their impacts, and can anything be done to mitigate them?
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