Chasing Colliding Black Holes with Stellar Cluster Correlations
Today’s astrobite looks at using mass and spin measurements of black hole binaries to learn about their formation in stellar clusters and beyond
A Galaxy Lost in the Gamma-Ray Sauce
We’re still trying to understand what caused the emission seen in the Fermi Bubbles, massive lobes of gamma rays extending out of the Milky Way. Today’s authors argue that one of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies is probably not an ingredient!
Looking on the bright side: gamma-ray predictions from supernova dark matter
When we cannot measure particles directly, we have to look for their radiation byproducts. Today’s authors investigate the possibility of detecting dark matter being converted into gamma rays by the the most famous supernova’s remnant.
Heavy Metal: Actinides from Compact Object Mergers
How are some of the heaviest elements on the periodic table created? Today’s authors look at how mergers between black holes and neutron stars could form these heavy metals!
The KIDS are Alright
Today’s paper showcases the performances of new kinetic inductance detectors (KIDs) that will enable observations of infrared and millimeter light that have the potential to advance various areas of astronomy and cosmology.
The Standard Model HATES them! Find out the PULSAR’S ONE WEIRD TRICK to Search for Axions
Pulsars may hold the secret to physics beyond the Standard Model. Find out how in today’s Bite!