Formalde-hyde and Seek
Today’s bite explores the origins of complex molecules within protoplanetary disks, focusing on formaldehyde.
Today’s forecast? Gusty winds on a brown dwarf
How could we measure winds on a distant brown dwarf or a Jupiter-like planet?
1981: Barbara Williams becomes the first Black woman to get a PhD…
Today’s Astrobite looks at a classic paper by Barbara Williams, the first Black woman to get a PhD
Aaand Boom Goes the Magnetar
Two collaborations, one bright, millisecond duration Galactic radio burst. Has the mystery of the source of fast radio bursts been solved?
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Prof. Sandra Cruz-Pol
A spectrum of radio frequencies, a spectrum of research — Prof. Sandra Cruz-Pol tells us about her exciting and interdisciplinary work, as well as the importance of diversity to her. Learn more at #AAS236!
Refurbishing a Radio Telescope: Fast Radio Burst Edition
What does it take to upgrade an existing radio telescope to survey fast radio bursts?