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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!
The Faintest Galaxy in the Sky Is Helping Us Understand What We Can’t See
Segue 1 is one of the most diffuse galaxies we’ve ever detected. Is it the remnants of a larger galaxy? And can astronomers use it to understand dark matter?
Young and frustrated? Studying compact radio sources in various stages of adolescence
Today’s authors investigate a few kinds of baby radio galaxies to learn about the life cycle of an active galactic nucleus!
How Long is a Gamma-Ray Burst, Really?
Today’s paper summarizes various physical factors that can shape the duration of a GRB and propose that the duration of a GRB can be defined by four factors: progenitor, central engine, emitter, and geometry.
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!
Cosmic Copycat – The First Detection of Water Ice in an Exo-Kuiper Belt
JWST has found the first evidence of water ice in a Kuiper Belt around another star – and the water ice in this one bears a striking resemblance to that in our own Solar System’s Kuiper Belt.
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Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Mansi Kasliwal
Meet plenary speaker Mansi Kasliwal, who is excited about rare, new transients and has a passion for discovery.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Peter Fritschel
Dr. Peter Fritschel is one of few scientists to help launch a brand new field of astrophysics. Read more about his research before his keynote at #AAS231!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Charlie Conroy
Prof. Charlie Conroy’s research spans from nearby stars to galaxies far, far away. Read more about his exciting research and career before his keynote at #AAS231!