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Cosmic Dawn at the Galaxy Zoo
Citizen scientists can make important contributions to the study of galaxies (like the discovery of new gravitational lenses!), and their work can also be used to train better machine learning models.
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[Beyond] Intro to Astrophysical Simulation Jargon
This Beyond post will go through the basics of numeric simulation jargon with diagrams and examples to help you get moving in astrophysical simulations.
Book Review: Space Hazards: Asteroids, Solar Flares and Cosmic Threats
French’s new book seperates real cosmic dangers from exaggerated ones, offering a grounded guide to the threats above our planet.
The snack that fights back
Today’s bite explores how munching on tiny black holes can lead stars to an early demise.
Satellite constellations will harm Rubin LSST science. What can we do?
Astronomers (and one SpaceX engineer) met at a three-day workshop to figure out how to prevent satellites from obstructing LSST science.
Black Holes Reveal their Seeds
Astronomers have spent decades searching for seeds of the earliest black holes. Did JWST just glimpse the very first ones?
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Asking for Help: How Scientists Engage the Public in Research
Every wondered if you can contribute to scientific research? Today’s article explores one way: citizen science!
Chapter 7 Summary Part 1: Energy Solutions by Rector and Yu, Climate Change for Astronomers
This post summarizes the first half of Chapter 7 of the book ‘Climate Change for Astronomers’, involving a discussion of energy sources available to us in the present day, in order to understand the way forward for solutions to climate change.
Undocumented in Academia: DACA’s Role in My Astronomy Ph.D. Journey
In today’s beyond Astrobite Óscar shares how the DACA program enabled him to pursue his Ph.D. in Astronomy, but leaves the astronomy community with questions about how we can create the same experiences for undocumented students if DACA is abolished.
Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
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!
#BlackInAstro Experiences: Cheyenne Polius
On the final day of #BlackInAstroWeek2021, we interview science communicator and #BlackInAstro organizer Cheyenne Polius!