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Black Holes as Quantum Heat Engines: Extracting Work from Hawking Radiation and Probing the Information Paradox
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Begum Kutuklu models Schwarzschild black holes as quantum heat engines, offering new insights into the information paradox through thermodynamic analyses.
Dispu-tau-ble: When the Fog of Reionization Lifts, Mysteries Deepen
In today’s guest post, we explore if a small change in how we model the early universe could help solve issues in our understanding of dark energy and neutrinos.
What’s Going On in Galaxy Clusters?
There is a lot we don’t understand about the gas in galaxy clusters. Today’s paper provides new insight using a powerful X-ray space telescope!
Inclusive teaching practices help all students learn, but physicists are reluctant to change the way they teach
In today’s bite we discuss the use of inclusive teaching practices in physics classrooms and why physics professors are unlikely to implement more even though they help all students learn more effectively!
A Commentary on Academic Astronomy: From the perspective of The Little Prince
In today’s bite, the author dives into this beloved classic to search for lessons it has for everyone in academic astronomy
“Undressing” a Naked Quasar: HE0450-2958
Today’s guest post presents an investigation of HE0450-2958—a quasar with a “missing” host galaxy.
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#BlackInAstro: Dr. Greg Mosby
To kick off #BlackInPhysics week we interviewed the amazing #BlackInAstro Dr. Greg Mosby, a scientist at @NASA Goddard! Read about his experiences and career path and more in today’s bite.
#BlackInAstro: Black Women in Astronomy and Physics
Today’s post for #BlackInAstro week looks at the underrepresentation of Black women in astronomy and physics, and summarizes two papers on their lived experiences in the field.
Meet Ashlee Wilkins
Ashlee Wilkins, a Professional Staff Member in the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee, chats about her work in science policy and tells us why “it’s worth getting involved.”