Unveiling the Nature of Ultraluminous X-ray Sources
Ultraluminous X-ray sources are a mysterious class of objects which shine brighter than a million Suns. Today we’ll get a glimpse at their exotic origin.
The First Planets: Diamonds in the Sky
What did the first planets look like?
When Two Black Holes Become One…
The recent LIGO announcement has lead to exciting waves of new science. Today, we look at one theory about the potential gamma-ray burst associated with a gravitational wave.
Supernovae Cribs
Today’s paper explores the galactic homes of superluminous supernovae — some of the brightest explosions in our universe.
Fast Radio Bursts: Shocking Neutron Stars with Black Hole Batteries
Some fast radio bursts might be the result of a black hole lighting up a neutron star.