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In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on Karl Jansky, whose work on short-wave radio communications led to the accidental discovery of cosmic radio signals.

The International Astronomical Union will convene a meeting in Tokyo in November 2019 to highlight the role that diversity and inclusion plays in improving science, innovation, and competitiveness.

AAS members can purchase the Annual Review of Astronomy and Astrophysics and/or the Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences at significant savings.

Representing the AAS, Executive Officer Kevin Marvel joined leaders of about 70 other professional societies in Washington, DC, to discuss the issue of sexual harassment in STEMM fields.

Most AAS members receive the magazine Physics Today as a membership benefit. The latest issue is now en route to subscribers' mailboxes and can be accessed online.

AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.

Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a public briefing event and webcast on 10 October to hear about future research strategies for the field of astrobiology.

In this monthly feature of the AAS Policy Blog, we share a calendar of upcoming events in science and space policy that may be of interest to our members.

Join Tony Darnell and Carol Christian for an online hangout on Thursday, 27 September, at 3:00 pm ET to learn about the Dharma Survey discovery and the HD 26965 system.

To help protect scientists and students, the National Science Foundation will require grant recipients' organizations to report findings and determinations of sexual harassment.

Renew your AAS membership today to avoid losing valuable benefits, like discounted meeting registration and journal subscriptions, Chambliss competition eligibility, and much more.

In this column from the AAS Historical Astronomy Division, we focus on Algol — the well-known variable star that changes every 2.867 days.

The NASA Science Mission Directorate requests information, comments, and suggestions to assist in the development of a Strategic Plan for Scientific Data and Computing. Responses are due 19 October.

The Lecar Prize recognizes exceptional contributions to the study of extrasolar planets in particular and theoretical astrophysics in general. Nominations are now welcome. Deadline: 1 November 2018.

AAS Nova provides highlights of recent articles from AJ, ApJ, ApJ Letters, and ApJ Supplements to inform you about discoveries you might otherwise overlook.