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Weathering a Stellar Temper Tantrum: How space weather complicates exoplanet habitability
Exoplanets orbiting the most common stars in our galaxy experience intense space weather, raising questions about their ability to harbor life.
Guest: The on-again, off-again lives of intermittent pulsars
Are we missing out on a crucial stage of pulsar evolution? Guest author Tibby Finn Leeming shows how a lack of data can sometimes be misleading.
From Exhibits to Proposals: Kim Burtnyk on Scientific Communication
Kim Burtnyk shares her journey into science communication, her work as techincal writer and editor at LIGO Lab, and advice for aspiring communicators.
All Aboard the ARK(S Survey)!
The first set of high-resolution ALMA observations of exoKuiper belts has been released, and they reveal an unprecedented wealth of structure.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Clumps and Inward Migration
Something is missing in the middle. In JWST JADES galaxies, young clumps drop out in the inner regions, while clump structure shifts from the outskirts to the center.
Where have all the AGN gone?
Astronomers think active black holes may play a role in shutting down star formation, but today’s study suggests that the story is more complicated than we thought.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
NSF and NASA Budget Requests Pose an Unprecedented Threat to Astronomy
The president’s budget requests for NASA and the NSF were released last week. This post summarizes the major cuts and the impacts they would have, and provides resources to help fight back against this wasteful and unnecessary attack on science.
Interview with Dr. Janice Lee
As a part of AAPI month, we interviewed Dr. Janice Lee, an astronomer who uses space telescopes to learn about star formation!
Drawing on Charm to Communicate Scientific Papers
Scientific papers are dense, often even too much for other scientists. Thankfully, your results can be shared even with non-experts by writing a stylised annotated paper!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Sabrina Stierwalt
Today we interview observational astronomer and professor at Occidental College, Dr. Sabrina Stierwalt, for her plenary talk at #AAS241!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Norman Murray
Today we interview theoretical astrophysicist Professor Norman Murray for his plenary talk at #AAS241!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Richard Mushotzky
Today we interview x-ray astronomer and professor at the University of Maryland, Dr. Richard Mushotzky, for his plenary talk at #AAS241!