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Live fast die immediately – spinning black holes in collapsars
Core collapse supernovae sometimes lead to spinning black holes and gamma ray bursts. In this astrobite, we explore the results of a recent simulation of these “collapsar” systems to understand the impact of neutrino cooling on the black hole spin and subsequent gamma ray bursts.
What to watch when the stars are behind clouds
In need of inspiration for astronomy videos to watch? Look no further! We have gathered a list of some of the greatest YouTube communicators out there.
Piecing Together Humanity’s Astrophysical Ancestry
What have we learned from the space probes that visited asteroids Itokawa, Ryugu, and Bennu? Quite a lot about the early, forming Solar System – which might include some prehistoric biology…
Guest: A Wandering Massive Black Hole
Tidal disruption events can happen when stars are torn apart by a supermassive black hole at the centre of a galaxy. Guest author, Mary Ogborn, explains how tidal disruption events can help us see when supermassive black holes wander away from their galaxy’s centre.
Escaping the Icarian fate: a surprisingly thick atmosphere on the ultrahot super-Earth TOI-561 b
Whether you are already a fan of Greek mythology or someone who only vaguely remembers Icarus from a long-forgotten school lesson, today’s Astrobite will show you that flying too close to the Sun (and its consequences) is more than a myth when it comes to extremely hot exoplanets.
Did Life Begin from Space Dust on Glaciers?
What if the ingredients for life did not bubble up from a pond or vent, but fell from space as dust? A new paper suggests ancient glaciers may have collected this cosmic dust, concentrated it, and helped kick-start prebiotic chemistry.
Beyond astro-ph
Astronomy beyond the research
What to watch when the stars are behind clouds
In need of inspiration for astronomy videos to watch? Look no further! We have gathered a list of some of the greatest YouTube communicators out there.
A Guide to Writing Your First Referee Report
The email asking you to referee your first paper is coming. Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide for that exact moment, built from the AAS peer review workshop.
Australia is closing its Very Large eyes to the Universe
Literally and figuratively, Australia is closing its eyes to the future of astronomy. Where does that leave its next generation of students?
Navigating careers in astronomy
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A Guide to Writing Your First Referee Report
The email asking you to referee your first paper is coming. Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide for that exact moment, built from the AAS peer review workshop.
The Secret Language of Astrophysics Plots
Ever been confused by a plot online or in a paper? This post decodes the secret language of astrophysics plots so you can finally read the universe like a pro.
From Exhibits to Proposals: Kim Burtnyk on Scientific Communication
Kim Burtnyk shares her journey into science communication, her work as techincal writer and editor at LIGO Lab, and advice for aspiring communicators.