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Primordial Black Holes lensing my Andromeda Galaxy? It could be more common than you think
We’re not sure if Primordial Black Holes (PBHs) exist, but today’s authors might have seen evidence of them while observing the Andromeda Galaxy — and not just one PBH, but twelve!
When space plasmas collide!!
In today’s paper, our authors model what shenanigans will occur (or not?) when we slam two plasmas together!
Is that a galaxy-like star cluster? Or a cluster-like dwarf galaxy?
Compact ultra-faint systems? More like confusing ultra-faint systems!
Distant Galaxies: Dead or in Disguise?
Are some of the most massive galaxies in the early Universe truly quenched, or just hiding their star formation behind dust? Today’s bite explores how ALMA helps solve this cosmic conundrum.
Unveiling the interstellar medium of coming-of-age galaxies
…to learn more about the origins of dusty galaxies at early cosmic times.
Guest: Fast and Curious: Rotation of Blue Straggler Stars in NGC 1851
What are blue straggler stars and how are they formed? By using spectroscopy, today’s authors explain the link between this question and how fast these objects spin!
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
How can we build trust in science?
Fostering public trust in science is essential for creating a stronger and more informed global society. As researchers and communicators, what can we do to help build this trust?
So, you want to be a graduate student activist.
Are you a graduate student interested in making your astronomy department or university a better place to grad school? Today, one of our authors shares his advice about how to make positive change from his experiences this past year as a Graduate Student Council President.
More Than a Name – Why Women in Physics Deserve Context
Why should we give more context to the incredible contributions to STEM by exceptional women? And do you need to be exceptional to be successful? Find out in this interview with Dr Claire Davies!
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Many Astronomers Love Sci-Fi, and There’s Evidence to Prove It!
New research surveyed astronomers to see if sci-fi really does inspire people’s careers in astronomy
A New Initiative to Advocate for Grad Students in Congress
In this guest post, we talk about a new initiative in Congress aimed to advocate for graduate researchers — the GRAD Caucus!
How to choose the right PhD advisor?
Choosing a PhD advisor is one of the most important decisions of our PhDs – yet we have to make it over the course of just a couple of weeks. Here’s a guide for important things to look out for!