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The Origin of the Origin of the Universe

The Origin of the Origin of the Universe

by Katherine Lee | Feb 4, 2023 | Classics, Daily Paper Summaries

In 2022, we think of the Big Bang theory as a cornerstone of cosmology, but as recently as a few decades ago, scientists weren’t so sure. Today’s classic astrobite explores one of the final pieces of evidence that helped the Big Bang become the widely accepted idea it now is.

The Dance of Fire and Ice: a White Dwarf and its ultra-cool Brown Dwarf companion

The Dance of Fire and Ice: a White Dwarf and its ultra-cool Brown Dwarf companion

by Clarissa Do O | Jan 25, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s post discusses the discovery of an unusual system: an ultra-cool brown dwarf orbiting a white dwarf!

The air is thin!

The air is thin!

by Viraj Karambelkar | Jan 13, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s paper describes JWST observations of the atmosphere of an Earth-like exoplanet.

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jessie Christiansen

Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Jessie Christiansen

by Sabina Sagynbayeva | Jan 8, 2023 | Career Navigation, Current Events, Interviews, Personal Experiences

Now we can do science with 5000+ exoplanets, and Dr. Jessie Christiansen is going to tell us how! Read the interview with the #AAS241 keynote speaker now!

Dynamical Duo: An Updated Understanding of the Orbits of the Two Giant Planets in the HD 45354 System

Dynamical Duo: An Updated Understanding of the Orbits of the Two Giant Planets in the HD 45354 System

by Aldo Panfichi | Jan 4, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

In today’s paper, the authors take another look at the HD 45354 planetary system, and come to new conclusions about the orbit of the two gas giants within!

Magnetically Tangled: Before Ever After

Magnetically Tangled: Before Ever After

by Lina Kimmig | Dec 19, 2022 | Daily Paper Summaries

Magnetic field lines of protoplanetary disks can tangle up like hair! Today’s bite presents exciting observations of such tangled field lines.

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