Cosmic Cannibalism: When Stars Eat Their Planets
Some stars hide a strange ingredient in their atmospheres: the remains of a planet they devoured. It turns out to be more common than expected.
A cosmic team-up: how the stars and pulsars of the Milky Way could unmask the early universe
By measuring both the positions of stars and the times when pulsar pulses reach us, we might identify gravitational waves emitted by exotic processes right after the Big Bang.
Can Arid Planets Keep Their Cool?
The geologic carbon cycle has been an important tool for balancing carbon dioxide and stabilizing the climate of Earth over billions of years. The authors of today’s bite explore why dry planets may be missing this critical climate-stabilizing thermostat.
A Treasure Trove of Asteroids
Sometimes the real treasure is the asteroids we find along the way…
Hitchhiking PAHs Caught Catching a Ride on Galactic Winds
Get out of galaxies fast! The hitchhiker’s guide to galactic winds and their newfound polycyclic passengers.
AI All the Way Down
9 in 10 artificially intelligent astrophysicists recommend careful use of AI in science… Let’s find out more!