The Impossible Planet: the Discovery of a Massive Exoplanet Challenges Planet Formation Models
The discovery of the planet LHS 3154b outside of our solar system suggests that state-of-the-art models of planet formation are flawed.
Could a heart of darkness power pair-instability supernovae?
Pair-Instability Supernovae could be the fate of some of the universe’s most massive stars. Today’s Astrobite explores if dark matter accumulated in the cores of these stars could help drive these gargantuan explosions!
Are Solar Systems Eccentric?
As we find more planetary systems, the question of “how unique is our solar system?” can begin to be put into context.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Carl Rodriguez
We interview Dr. Carl Rodriguez, professor at UNC Chapel Hill and the recipient of the 2024 Helen B. Warner Prize for Astronomy at #AAS244!
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!