Hot Jupiters and Their Effects on Host Stars
Hot Jupiters offer an interesting mechanism for affecting the rotation and magnetic activity levels of their host stars.
Arecibo Detects a Fast Radio Burst
A mysterious Fast Radio Burst (FRB) from beyond the galaxy has been detected at Arecibo. This is the first FRB discovered outside of Parkes Observatory, giving greater credence to the astronomical nature of these signals.
A New Galactic Yardstick
We can measure the expansion of the universe with velocities and distances of extragalactic objects. But measuring distances is tough! The authors of this paper have developed a new technique for measure the distances of AGN using the “echo” of light from heated dust.
A Planet for Every M Dwarf Star?
A recent result on the commonality of exoplanets has made headlines, but has it for the right reasons?
Tracking the Accretion Flow Geometry Around Black Holes
By looking at the spectral changes of the accretion disk emission around black holes, we can trace the physical changes of the accreting material.
A Fast Radio Burst From Close to Home?
Astronomers are hearing a new type of radio transient, but no one knows where they come from and how they are created. This paper suggests one of the six documented Fast Radio Bursts detected so far originated close to home, within our own galaxy.