Aeolian-erosion in protoplanetary disks
Being a planetesimal ain’t easy. But sometimes to make it big you have to first get broken down.
Edge-on disks: Nothing dust it better.
Today’s astrobite explores edge-on disks that can provide insight into how dust is transported in protoplanetary disks.
Formalde-hyde and Seek
Today’s bite explores the origins of complex molecules within protoplanetary disks, focusing on formaldehyde.
Heavy-metal Jupiters
Violent collisions give rise to some of the densest, most massive planets in our galaxy.
Spectral Line Survey Reveals New Molecules in Two Protoplanetary Disks
A spectral line survey toward two nearby protoplanetary disks discovers new molecules and offers a comprehensive view of disk chemistry.
Our Solar System: Another Planet or Another Disk?
Can a giant, dense disk at the outer reaches of our Solar System explain a perplexing set of observations? Read on to find out more!