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Our Moon, the Cosmic Ray Detector

Our Moon, the Cosmic Ray Detector

by Justin Vasel | Sep 16, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries

The moon provides an easy way to detect rare ultra-high-energy cosmic rays.

To the Center of The Cold Spot

To the Center of The Cold Spot

by Justin Vasel | Apr 30, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries

Astronomers measure the randomness in the Cosmic Microwave Background radiation to determine the cause of an anomalously cold spot.

The Echoes of a Supernova

The Echoes of a Supernova

by Justin Vasel | Apr 2, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries

Spectra from the light echoes of distant supernovae can be used to probe the three dimensional structure of these massive and poorly-understood explosions.

Information Preservation and Weather Forecasting for Black Holes

Information Preservation and Weather Forecasting for Black Holes

by Justin Vasel | Jan 31, 2014 | Daily Paper Summaries

Stephen Hawking proposes that black holes may not have definite event horizons, meaning they’re really more like “gray” holes.

Observing the Next Galactic Supernova

Observing the Next Galactic Supernova

by Justin Vasel | Dec 5, 2013 | Daily Paper Summaries

Supernovae happen in the Milky Way at a rate of two or three per century. But, will we be able to see it when it happens next, or will dusty galactic center prevent us from studying it?

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