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‘Teenage galaxies’ are unusually hot, glowing with unexpected elements

‘Teenage galaxies’ are unusually hot, glowing with unexpected elements

JWST unexpectedly reveals nickel and oxygen, which are typically difficult to observe

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Astronomer Evenings at Dearborn Observatory

Astronomer Evenings at Dearborn Observatory

December 1 | Dearborn Observatory

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Astronomy on Tap: Carol of the Waves

Astronomy on Tap: Carol of the Waves

Begyle Brewing | December 7

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Bursts of star formation explain mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn

Bursts of star formation explain mysterious brightness at cosmic dawn

Intense flashes of light, not mass, resolve the puzzle of impossible brightness

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First supernova detected, confirmed, classified and shared by AI

First supernova detected, confirmed, classified and shared by AI

New artificial intelligence tool removes humans from entire search, discovery process

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Apply to Northwestern's Astronomy or Physics PhD Program

Apply to Northwestern's Astronomy or Physics PhD Program

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