Sparkling Stars: Discovering Evolved Globular Clusters at High Redshift with JWST
Take a closer look at one of the galaxies in JWST’s first image and learn why it looks like it’s lighting up the party like a firework!
Diffusion and depletion of carbon monoxide in disks
Where is the missing carbon monoxide in protoplanetary disks? Today’s paper suggests that it might have something to do with turbulent mixing in disks as well as the physics of condensation.
Frank Drake’s Equation & Legacy in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
In remembrance of Frank Drake (May 28, 1930-September 2, 2022), today’s classic paper summary covers his eponymous equation, thoughts on SETI approaches, and legacy.
JWST takes a peek at the first ever galaxies
Brand new data could force us to re-think how galaxies form and evolve in the early Universe — but there’s no need to panic!
JWST’s First Direct Spectrum of a Planetary-Mass Object
The second major result from JWST’s Direct Imaging ERS Team – a stunning brown dwarf spectrum!