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?
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover how Yuxin Dong explores the origins of Calcium-rich transients, a peculiar type of supernovae
Where do quasars come from? Today’s authors report a new observation that helps shed light on this mystery!
Today’s authors find that the edge of the Milky Way’s neighborhood might not be so empty after all.
In today’s post, we interviewed Dr. Ann-Marie Madigan, an Assistant Professor at CU Boulder about her accomplishments & her journey in astronomy.
How responsible is the Milky Way for the end of star formation in its satellite galaxies? Today’s authors investigate with the FIRE-2 simulations.