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It’s raining molecules! But planets around M-dwarfs may want to hold their “Hallelujah”.

It’s raining molecules! But planets around M-dwarfs may want to hold their “Hallelujah”.

by Kasper Zoellner | Feb 15, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Comets are falling. Speedometer getting low. According to today’s sources: Slow impacts are the way to go.

Is Dark Matter lurking in the infrared Background?

Is Dark Matter lurking in the infrared Background?

by Abbé Whitford | Feb 14, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

In today’s bite, we look at a novel way of searching for dark matter using the background of images of galaxies in infrared wavelengths.

M 82 (star)bursts onto the scene!

M 82 (star)bursts onto the scene!

by Samantha Wong | Feb 13, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

The latest results from the VERITAS gamma-ray telescopes hint that starburst galaxies like M 82 might help us understand where mysterious cosmic rays come from!

Cosmic Rays vs. Thermal Emission: An X-ray Showdown

Cosmic Rays vs. Thermal Emission: An X-ray Showdown

by Skylar Grayson | Feb 12, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper puts forth an alternative explanation for the cause of recently detected X-ray emission around galaxies!

So the Darkness Shall be Light: Roman’s View of Primordial Black Holes

So the Darkness Shall be Light: Roman’s View of Primordial Black Holes

by Kylee Carden | Feb 11, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries, PRJ

There are numerous candidates for dark matter, including primordial black holes. Today’s paper addresses whether an upcoming NASA space telescope could detect these exotic black holes from the early universe.

What if we put more Helium in Stars? It’s not just a question for birthday parties.

What if we put more Helium in Stars? It’s not just a question for birthday parties.

by Caroline von Raesfeld | Feb 10, 2025 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s bite considers how helium can help boost brightness in the UV region of a galaxy’s spectrum.

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