Diffusion and depletion of carbon monoxide in disks
Where is the missing carbon monoxide in protoplanetary disks? Today’s paper suggests that it might have something to do with turbulent mixing in disks as well as the physics of condensation.
JWST’s First Direct Spectrum of a Planetary-Mass Object
The second major result from JWST’s Direct Imaging ERS Team – a stunning brown dwarf spectrum!
JWST’s First Directly Imaged Exoplanet
Another exciting new result from JWST — its first directly imaged exoplanet!
Fly-bye, Baby: a review of the impact of stellar flybys on protoplanetary disks
Protoplanetary disks don’t exist in isolation; when young stars pass each other by, their gravitational encounter can disrupt, or maybe even kickstart, planet formation.
Understanding the surprising narrowness of eccentric debris belts
Some extrasolar debris belts are not just eccentric but also surprisingly narrow. What processes can influence the width of debris belts?
Polka-Dotted Stars: Searching for Spots on KOI-340
Today’s authors search for polka dots of concentrated magnetic flux on the surface of a subgiant star.