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Tragic Tidal Disruption Events: How Black Holes Shred Stars

Tragic Tidal Disruption Events: How Black Holes Shred Stars

by Sonja Panjkov | Mar 20, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s bite delves into the tragic final encounter between a supermassive black hole and its stellar neighbour that came a bit too close.

Supernova Remnant W49B and the Case of the Missing Titanium

Supernova Remnant W49B and the Case of the Missing Titanium

by Sonja Panjkov | Mar 14, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper investigates the missing titanium in W49B’s X-ray spectrum. Read on to find out what this can tell us about this supernova remnant’s elusive past.

The Shocking Nature of Supernova Remnant RCW 86

The Shocking Nature of Supernova Remnant RCW 86

by Sonja Panjkov | Oct 24, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

What happens when supernova remnants interact with the surrounding environment? The authors of today’s paper use the X-rays from RCW 86 to try and find out!

The Fast and the Radio Luminous: FRB 20121102A

The Fast and the Radio Luminous: FRB 20121102A

by Sonja Panjkov | Aug 14, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

What can MeerKAT teach us about Fast Radio Burst 20121102A? Check out today’s bite to delve deep into the mystery.

Luminous, Fast and Blue: Do the Finch and the Cow Share a Common Ancestor?

Luminous, Fast and Blue: Do the Finch and the Cow Share a Common Ancestor?

by Sonja Panjkov | Jul 21, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

The Finch and the Cow are both Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs), but they might be more different than you think. Check out today’s bite to find out more!

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