UR #32: Simulations of Black Hole Evolution over Cosmic Time Periods
Today’s undergraduate research post features a student who uses computer simulations to simulate black holes and how they evolve over billions of years.
Do Aluminum Abundances Foil Our Theory of Galaxy Evolution?
Aluminum can be used for so much more than foil. What can it tell us about our solar system’s place in the galaxy? Read about today’s paper to find out more.
One Dark Matter Profile Please, Hold the Subhaloes
When we observe galaxies and measure their dark matter halos, we exclude subhaloes from the halo’s mass profile. When we simulate haloes, we include them. But what if we didn’t?
The Formation of Massive Stars
New simulations provide insights on the processes behind the formation of massive stars
Rocks Go Wild: How to Make a Solar System
How do you form Mercury, Venus, Earth AND Mars? The answer may surprise you! (or not ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)
Enigmatic Explosions: How Different Supernova Models Yield Very Different Galaxies
Accounting for the uncertainty in supernova explosion parameters can substantially change the star formation history and morphology of galaxy simulations.