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The Case of Shrinking Planets
The authors of today’s papers investigate whether photoevaporation or core-powered mass loss is the more likely culprit for the exoplanet radius gap.
Astrobites Statement on the Educational Siege in Gaza
The genocide in Gaza demands our attention and our action. As astronomers and members of the global scientific community, we cannot ignore the immense suffering and devastation inflicted upon our colleagues.
When the galaxy puts its supermassive black hole on a diet!
Is the relationship between galaxies and their blackholes symbiotic across time?
Simulations of Turbulence in Black Hole Coronae
In today’s bite, the authors use simulations to explore turbulence a possible mechanism for the observed x-ray emissions in the coronae of black holes.
Testing cosmology with the DES 5-year supernovae dataset
In today’s astrobite, we discuss the results of the cosmology analysis for the Dark Energy Survey, from it’s 5 year supernovae dataset.
A JuMBO surprise challenges theories of planet formation
You’ve heard of binary stars, but what about binary planets? Discovered in October 2023, these unusual systems are making astronomers rethink how planets form.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
Astrobites Statement on the Educational Siege in Gaza
The genocide in Gaza demands our attention and our action. As astronomers and members of the global scientific community, we cannot ignore the immense suffering and devastation inflicted upon our colleagues.
United Nations prioritizes discussion of Dark and Quiet Skies
The United Nations adds Dark and Quiet Skies to its agenda and considers the future of astronomy on the Moon.
UR: Modeling Asteroids and Using Microwave Telescope Data to Constrain Thermophysical Properties
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Mariah Jones and her collaborators used data from the South Pole Telescope to constrain the thermal properties of an asteroid!
Navigating careers in astronomy
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The Rainbow Village at AAS: An Astrobites Recap
The Rainbow Village at AAS provided a gathering place for people of color in astronomy at the recent AAS meeting in New Orleans. Today’s post looks back at how things went, and where the concept will go in the future!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Karen Meech
Today we interview planetary astronomer Dr. Karen Meech from the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaiʻi, for her Dannie Heineman Prize Lecture at #AAS243!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Professor Jamie Bock
Today we interview cosmologist Prof. Jamie Bock from Caltech/JPL for his Plenary Lecture at #AAS243!