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Horizon or No-rizon? Hunting for new physics in black hole event horizons!

Horizon or No-rizon? Hunting for new physics in black hole event horizons!

by Cole Meldorf | Jan 31, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

In this Astrobite, we see if gravitational waves can help us find theoretical horizonless compact objects, exotic objects predicted by modern alternatives to General Relativity!

Finding our Long-Lost Twins: Can JWST Distinguish Between other Earths… and other Venuses?

Finding our Long-Lost Twins: Can JWST Distinguish Between other Earths… and other Venuses?

by Aldo Panfichi | Jan 30, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

Venus may be quite similar in size and mass as Earth, but its surface conditions could not be any more different! Can a modern space telescope like JWST identify the difference between an exoEarth and an exoVenus?

Little Red Dots and Big Black Holes

Little Red Dots and Big Black Holes

by Archana Aravindan | Jan 29, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors try to determine how many galaxies with massive black holes are likely to be present in the early universe

How to Make a Gravilaser

How to Make a Gravilaser

by Emma Clarke | Jan 27, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries

What is a “gravilaser,” and why might astronomers want to make one?

Radio-ing in a multi-messenger detection

Radio-ing in a multi-messenger detection

by Jessie Thwaites | Jan 25, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

Today’s authors discuss the best method to search for joint neutrino and light emission from collapsing stars, by utilizing radio and X-ray observations.

How bursts of X-rays from galactic centers could teach us about the stars that live there

How bursts of X-rays from galactic centers could teach us about the stars that live there

by Mark Dodici | Jan 24, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

The centers of galaxies are full of all sorts of fascinating phenomena. Learn about one of the newest — discovered only in the last five years — and how it can tell us about the stars that live in these unique environments.

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