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Stellar Feedback Regulating Massive Black Hole Growth
How is the growth of massive black holes regulated by starlight and stellar explosions? Learn more in today’s bite!
Probing the radio sky from Antarctica
In today’s bite, we talk about how one can use the Antarctic environment to optimize radio astronomy measurements.
The Winner of the Cosmic Speed-Eating Contest
Eating matter is what black holes do best, but what happens when we find one choking on its food? The answer might surprise you!
Forming Giant Planets? Your Stellar Neighbors’ UV Light Could Be a Problem.
In today’s post, guest author Matheus Bernini Peron explains how UV radiation from neighboring stars can hamper giant planet formation.
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Sorry I missed your birthday by one million years: Accounting for the pre-main sequence delay
Keeping track of millions of stars is tricky. Today’s authors take on the challenge of accounting for each one’s time of birth.
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Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Tabbetha A. Dobbins
What actions do physics & astronomy departments need to take to help African American students thrive and feel like they belong? Find out at Dr. Dobbins’ #AAS238 plenary talk on Monday, 7th June!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Karin Öberg
What do chemistry labs, aliens, and molecular building blocks have in common? Learn all about it at Dr. Karin Öberg’s LAD Plenary lecture at #AAS238!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Enrique López Rodríguez
Magnetic fields are everywhere and being modified by the galactic evolution around them. Learn the where’s, why’s, and how’s at Dr. Enrique López Rodríguez’s Fred Kavli Plenary lecture at #AAS238!