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?
(Mis)alignment Between Exoplanets and Binary Stars
Binary star systems host exoplanets too! But are planetary orbits aligned or misaligned relative to the stellar companion?
Don’t (Forget To) Look Up
What if a planet-killer type asteroid would impact Earth in six months time? How could we go about preventing such an existential threat?