Horse(head)s in the Galactic Ecosystem
All galaxies are a complex ecosystem of interactions between hydrogen gas and stars. In today’s paper, the authors look at the Horsehead Nebula to narrow down the details of those interactions.
Tracing Star Fuel in the Universe’s Smallest Galaxies
It’s really hard to see molecular hydrogen (the fuel that makes stars) directly, so astronomers have to use other spectral lines to guess how much is there. In today’s paper, the authors discuss how to do that in the smallest galaxies in the universe!
Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?
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.
Revealio! JWST Unlocks the Magic of Two Local Black Holes
What can JWST tell us about some of the faintest supermassive black holes? Today’s paper reveals some of those secrets!
Vibe Checking TRAPPIST-1c – Using JWST to Look for Exoplanet Atmospheres
Curious about how astronomers “vibe check” exoplanets? Find out with today’s paper that looks to see whether TRAPPIST-1c has an atmosphere!
Once Upon a DREAM
All planets with atmospheres experience atmospheric escape. But what makes this process so vital to understanding the exoplanet population?