AAS 248 Sets Strategic Course for Next Decade of Astrophysics
The 248th meeting of the American Astronomical Society gathers researchers in Pasadena to define the scientific priorities and data infrastructure for the 2030s.
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Space
Charting the observable universe — and the capital, instruments, and institutions racing to measure it.
Katalyst LINK Prepares for Rescue of NASA Swift Observatory
A commercial robotic spacecraft is set to launch in late June to extend the life of a critical gamma-ray burst telescope facing orbital decay.
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JWST observations reveal how supermassive black holes sustain their growth
New infrared data from the Centaurus cluster demonstrate how large-scale filamentary networks directly fuel the growth of central black holes.
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Supernova-driven winds identified as cause of early galaxy quiescence
New observations reveal how intense star formation and galactic collisions trigger powerful gas outflows that rapidly deplete fuel for future stellar growth.
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Astronomers detect earliest known flickering quasar from cosmic dawn
New research reveals a surprisingly mature supermassive black hole existing just 850 million years after the Big Bang.
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Magnetic Braking Resolves Longstanding Binary Star Formation Paradox
New supercomputer simulations reveal how interstellar magnetic fields strip rotational energy from protostars, explaining the compact orbits observed in binary systems.
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ALMA Imaging Reveals Persistent Outflow from Milky Way Central Black Hole
Researchers have identified a long-sought cone-shaped void in the galactic center, confirming that Sagittarius A* generates a continuous wind despite its quiescent state.
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Webb Telescope Observations Challenge Supermassive Black Hole Formation Models
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals black holes that predate their host galaxies, forcing a re-evaluation of early universe cosmic evolution.
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NSF renews funding for MIT-led AI and physics research institute
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions enters a second phase of operations with increased federal support and a focus on cross-disciplinary discovery.
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JWST Data Reanalysis Reveals New Molecular Signatures in WASP-18b Atmosphere
Researchers have identified carbon monoxide, water, and hydroxyl in the atmosphere of a hot Jupiter by applying advanced signal processing to archival telescope data.
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