The First Image of a Black Hole
The Event Horizon Telescope has observed the supermassive black hole at the center of M87, producing the first-ever image of a black hole and marking the beginning of a new era in astronomy.
Dark Matter vs MOND: A Tug of War
What is the role of Dark matter in the universe, and are there any alternatives to explain the phenomena we see? Today’s bite explores one such theory.
Looking Deeper at Milky Way Satellite Dwarf Galaxy Candidates
Four new Milky Way dwarf satellite candidates were discovered in 2015 using the Dark Energy Survey. Fainter imaging data are used to further investigate their exact nature.
Judging a book by its cover: estimating red supergiant masses from their surface abundance
Can astronomers use core-collapse supernova to find out the mass of their progenitors? Find out in today’s bite!
A change in the tides
For tightly packed exoplanet systems, tidal force from other planets may be a significant factor to consider.