Flash! A Bright Fast Radio Burst Detected at High Frequencies
Today’s authors discover a shockingly bright Fast Radio Burst at an unexpectedly high frequency, and consider what this might mean about so-called “cataclysmic” FRBs!
UR: Standardizing gamma-ray bursts: examining the luminosity-time correlation
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, Delina Levine compares radio emissions of gamma ray bursts with X-rays and optical observations.
Io 2: Searching for exomoons with a radio telescope
One challenge of exoplanet astronomy is finding moons orbiting distant worlds. Today’s paper tests out an unusual new method of finding these exomoons!
Guide to Transient Astronomy
Transients are some of the most variable and most explosive objects in our universe. We’ve got a great overview about all different types of transients in this guide!
Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum in Astronomy
We’ve updated and expanded our “Guide to the Electromagnetic Spectrum”! Read on to learn about all the different flavors of light in the Universe, where this light comes from, and how we can detect it.
Frank Drake’s Equation & Legacy in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
In remembrance of Frank Drake (May 28, 1930-September 2, 2022), today’s classic paper summary covers his eponymous equation, thoughts on SETI approaches, and legacy.