A Long, Hard Look at (Potentially) Nothing to See
All dark matter, no stars? Is that even possible? That’s just what these authors are trying to determine in today’s article!
Set Phase Curves to Stun!
When it rains on WASP-121b, it pours…crystals of rock! Today’s bite explores the JWST phase curve of an extreme exoplanet.
Stars on the Move: New Insights from the Galactic Center
A curious cluster of stars is moving together near Sgr A*. Is it a stellar coincidence, or a sign of a hidden black hole?
Rude Awakenings: Black Holes Might Get Kicked When They’re Born
Most babies get lullabies, but some baby black holes might get strong kicks from their parent supernovae instead.
M 82 (star)bursts onto the scene!
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!
The “Picture an Astronomer” Symposium
Today we highlight the “Picture an Astronomer” Symposium, with lectures and events happening in February and March!