New page: Guide to science policy!
Interested in science policy and how it affects astronomy? Check out our new series of posts and new guide page!
Astrobites at AAS 231: Day 4
We report on Day 4 of the winter AAS meeting in National Harbor, MD. Highlights include an overview of the electromagnetic counterparts to LIGO’s first neutron-star merger, a look at the powerful instrumentation that detected gravitational waves, and a discussion of science funding in the context of our political climate.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: David Goldston
How is the game of science policy played? What’s the art of the trade? How does the sausage get made? Science policy expert David Goldston will give you the rundown at #AAS231.
Let’s talk about policy, baby
Whether we like it or not, policy affects the way we do science. Read on to learn about it, and how you can help shape policy yourself!
Instruments selected for Mars 2020, NASA’s latest rover
NASA recently revealed the scientific instruments for Mars 2020, the next Mars rover and the first step in an ambitious sample return campaign.
First look at NASA’s FY2015 Budget Request
The White House just released its budget request for FY 2015. Looks like NASA will continue supporting its main priorities, but will they sacrifice SOFIA to fund other missions?