by Nathalie Korhonen Cuestas | Mar 13, 2024 | Daily Paper Summaries
Over time, the universe evolved from a primordial soup of hydrogen and helium into the metal-rich environments of today. How exactly does the chemistry of galaxies evolve, and what processes drive this evolution?
by Catherine Manea | May 24, 2021 | Daily Paper Summaries
Stellar ages are notoriously difficult to determine. However, today’s authors investigate a promising new method of estimating stellar age with “chemical clocks!”
by Jason Hinkle | Dec 23, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries
Massive stars live fast and die young, making metals along the way.
by Michael Foley | Jul 20, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries
Aluminum can be used for so much more than foil. What can it tell us about our solar system’s place in the galaxy? Read about today’s paper to find out more.
by Mia de los Reyes | Jun 6, 2018 | Career Navigation, Current Events
Dwarf galaxies: small blobs of dark matter (and stars and gas), or time traveling machines for studying chemical evolution? Professor Evan Kirby’s upcoming #AAS232 talk will tell you more.
by Suk Sien Tie | Feb 2, 2016 | Daily Paper Summaries
Since discovered last year, the origin of a disproportionate amount of extreme heavy elements in a dwarf galaxy has been a mystery. Could it be the work of an invisible hand?