Noclip on! Simulated primordial black holes could dance through Sun-like stars
What might the orbit of a primordial black hole going in and out of a Sun-like star look like?
Gobbling up Gas Giants
Could the consumption of a massive planet be responsible for the timing of this star’s flares? These authors investigate!
How Common are Solar Systems Like Our Own?
How common are systems like our own solar system? Do big and small planets often form together?
Simulations of Turbulence in Black Hole Coronae
In today’s bite, the authors use simulations to explore turbulence a possible mechanism for the observed x-ray emissions in the coronae of black holes.
Tragic Tidal Disruption Events: How Black Holes Shred Stars
Today’s bite delves into the tragic final encounter between a supermassive black hole and its stellar neighbour that came a bit too close.
Attacking the (Multi-)Messenger: Simulating a Kilonova
Neutron stars (NSs) are the most extreme objects known, composed of a form of matter so extraordinarily dense that it teeters on the brink of collapse into a black hole.