Kepler’s view on the gravity of stars
A study of Kepler data reveals a correlation between brightness fluctuations and surface gravity of stars.
Astrobites at AAS Indianapolis: The return of “One-liners”
Astrobites One-liners and our first AAS talk in Indianapolis this week!
Evidence for a Universal IMF from a Dwarf Galaxy
Hubble observations of a nearby galaxy show evidence for a universal initial mass function.
WMAP’s Closing Comments: ΛCDM Stands Strong
The final results from the WMAP satellite show agreement with the standard model of cosmology to unprecedented precision.
The Race to Detect Gravitational Waves: Pulsar Timing Arrays
The race to be the first to detect gravitational waves is on – are pulsar timing arrays on the verge of a discovery? New predictions based on revised galaxy merger calculations suggest that it may be so.