Astrophysics
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Astronomers Resist NASA Push to Delay Astrophysics Decadal Survey
By Jeff Foust published
With uncertainty about the future of two large space telescopes, NASA is continuing to suggest that the next decadal survey for astrophysics be postponed, a move opposed by many astronomers.

Astronomical Odds: Becoming an Astrophysicist Keeps Getting Tougher
By Paul Sutter published

What Does It Take to Be an Astrophysicist?
By Paul Sutter published
Jumping into the world of astronomy and physics as a career can seem daunting, especially for precocious high schoolers with a passion for the field.

Big Astronomy Begins: AI-Assisted 'Multimessenger Astrophysics' Is the Universe Learning Itself (Op-Ed)
By David Sky Brody published

Magnetic Fields Are the Unsung Workhorses of Astrophysics
By Paul Sutter published
Magnetic fields get short shrift. Nobody pays attention to them.

Extreme Astrophysics: Life at the World's Remotest Telescopes (Kavli Roundtable)
By Adam Hadhazy published

Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry'
By Sarah Lewin published
Black holes, quantum mechanics and other big science topics get the bite-size treatment in science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson's new book, "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry."

'We Don't Planet': Video Series Explores Universe's Most Fascinating Concepts
By Mike Wall published
There's a new way to get your astrophysics fix: "We Don't Planet," a new series of 4- to 6-minute videos that explores some of the most fascinating concepts and objects in the cosmos.
Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!

