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Under (Magnetic) Arrest? Possible Evidence for a Previously-Theorized type of Black Hole Accretion Disk

Under (Magnetic) Arrest? Possible Evidence for a Previously-Theorized type of Black Hole Accretion Disk

by Aldo Panfichi | Nov 28, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors analyze the time delay between energetic flares coming from a black hole x-ray binary system, and try to determine if this is evidence of a magnetic process occuring in the accretion disk.

Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?

Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?

by Aldo Panfichi | Aug 19, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Signs of life on other worlds might be detectable with today’s instruments – but can JWST detect the signs of conditions where life could form? Today’s authors try to answer this question.

LHAASO-ing the brightest gamma-ray burst

LHAASO-ing the brightest gamma-ray burst

by Jessie Thwaites | Jul 13, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper describes the brightest ever gamma-ray burst, as seen in very-high-energy gamma-rays by LHAASO.

Galactic Tails tell Galactic Tales – and this one is a Strange Tail Indeed

Galactic Tails tell Galactic Tales – and this one is a Strange Tail Indeed

by Aldo Panfichi | Jul 12, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors discovered a very long, very odd galactic tail, and discuss what that means for its origin and for the history of the galax(ies) involved!

Interview with Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Author of Starstruck

Interview with Sarafina El-Badry Nance, Author of Starstruck

by Astrobites | Jun 30, 2023 | Interviews, Personal Experiences

We interview Sarafina El-Badry Nance, author of Starstruck, about her research, experience writing a memoir, and more!

Book Review: Starstruck by Sarafina El-Badry Nance

Book Review: Starstruck by Sarafina El-Badry Nance

by Astrobites | Jun 30, 2023 | Book Reviews

From Briley Lewis & William Lamb: We review Sarafina El-Badry Nance’s autobiography, ‘Starstruck!’

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