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Correlating galaxies with the temperature of Cosmic Microwave Background photons to probe cosmology
Today’s bite will discuss how we can combine the fluctuations in the temperature of the oldest photons in the Universe with the presence of galaxies in the sky to measure motions.
Seeing an AGN with 20/20 X-ray Vision with XRISM
Put on your high-resolution X-ray glasses as we take a look at the first XRISM observations of an AGN today!
Cheat Sites & AI & Large Language Models, Oh My!
The authors of today’s paper explore how students are using AI to aid them in their introductory physics course, how that usage impacts their scores, and how these students feel about the current landscape of AI as it pertains to their educational experiences.
Chasing Colliding Black Holes with Stellar Cluster Correlations
Today’s astrobite looks at using mass and spin measurements of black hole binaries to learn about their formation in stellar clusters and beyond
Book Review: Research is Ceremony
Research Is Ceremony helps us consider how we can approach our research from a new perspective.
Giving thanks to Carl Sagan for 90 years of science inspiration
Read about Carl Sagan and his legacy during your turkey break!
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
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Navigating careers in astronomy
Career advice
Football on Mars: a lesson in creative thinking
Ever wonder how the game of football would change on Mars? These undergrads at University of Leicester did! Here’s a summary of their thoughts, and a discussion of what this can teach us about being scientists.
Why I Chose Grad School
For some people, the decision to go to graduate school is straightforward. They know that they are cut out for a life in academia, often aiming for a faculty position at an R1 institution.* I am not and never was one of those people, and the decision to go to grad school was far from straightforward. I know I am just one of many who struggled with what seemed a formidable choice. I want to share my story of realization that grad school was still right for me.
It’s REU Season! Here’s How to Make the Most of it
Make the most of your REU and create lifelong memories!