Stare into the Void
The distribution of galaxies clusters (BAOs) are a beloved tool for cosmological analysis. But what about cosmic voids? Stare into the void, and you might just learn something new!
The Standard Model Fails to Pass the Bar
The presence of dark matter particles in barred spiral galaxies should slow down their galactic bars. However, this is not what we observe. Are galactic bars telling us to reconsider the foundations of the standard model?
The End of the Universe
Space is a mesmerizing thing of beauty; however, one day, the universe that we have spent time observing will cease to exist. Read today’s bite to explore the inevitable death of the universe.
Women in Astronomy: Dr. Ann-Marie Madigan
In today’s post, we interviewed Dr. Ann-Marie Madigan, an Assistant Professor at CU Boulder about her accomplishments & her journey in astronomy.
Exoplanets are hot right now – will dark matter make them hotter?
Taking chilly planets’ temperature with infrared telescopes will show us whether they warm their hands by a galactic dark matter furnace.
Neutron Stars are Back on the Menu, Boys!
Have you ever wondered where gold comes from? What if it came from the bits of neutron star flesh that dribbled out from a black hole’s maw as it ate the neutron star alive?