Using tides to peek into asteroid interiors
How to look into the interiors of asteroids? Tidal interactions during close encounters with Earth might just work!
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.
Understanding the surprising narrowness of eccentric debris belts
Some extrasolar debris belts are not just eccentric but also surprisingly narrow. What processes can influence the width of debris belts?
Young, cool, and on edge — an unstable protoplanetary disk
Is it possible to detect gravitational instability in a protoplanetary disk that is viewed edge-on? Today’s authors investigate the young disk around L1527 IRS.
Strategies for Forming Research Talk Questions
What are some easy strategies for forming with questions to ask speakers after research talks?