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Are Hot Sub-Neptunes Just Failed Hot Jupiters? Maybe.
Where do Hot Sub-Neptunes Come From?!
A Long, Hard Look at (Potentially) Nothing to See
All dark matter, no stars? Is that even possible? That’s just what these authors are trying to determine in today’s article!
Shedding Light on Candles That Burn a Bit Too Bright
Our standard candles aren’t quite as standard as we thought. Learn how a particular type of supernova is making a name for itself.
The Dark Matter Redemption Arc for Neutron Star Equations of State
Could dark matter be shaping neutron star properties from the shadows?
MV-ZLTN: The Ruler of Type Ia Supernova Modeling
What happens when Rubin turns on and we find millions of new type Ia supernovae every year? How can we keep up? Find out today!
Discovering a Stunted Giant: An Intermediate Mass Black Hole Hiding in the Milky Way
Today’s bite showcases the detection of an elusive intermediate-mass black hole hiding in our very own Galaxy!
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
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Navigating careers in astronomy
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Why I won’t change my mind
The more we know the more certain we become. But do we come closer to the truth? We’d all like to believe we do, but that may not be the case. There’s a danger to that certainty. We can read the narrative we want into data, strengthening our resolve and isolating us from the arguments of others.
Astronomers Beyond Astronomy: Using Your Degree Outside of Academia
Academia isn’t the only future open to an astronomy degree. In this ‘beyond’ post, we discuss the universally-useful skills you can hone as a student, and then explore a variety of non-academic jobs where you can put those skills to good use.
Why open research practices are a clever move
An essay about open scholarly practices in science.