UR: Blue stars that should not exist
In the latest of our #UndergradResearch series, discover Yanbo Pan’s work on the evolution of blue straggler stars.
Machine Learning for Astronomy: Galaxy Spectra going to the Gym
Today’s bite explores new machine learning techniques applied to understand the properties of galaxies based on their spectra.
Dyson Spheres in the Milky Way?
Maybe! Today’s paper presents seven Dyson sphere candidates, theoretical technosignatures of advanced extraterrestrial life.
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?
The search for the first stars to light up the Universe
One of JWST’s aims is to find the very first stars in the Universe – but is it up to the task?
Vulcan II: The Wrath of Stellar Activity
Of all the planets I have encountered in my travels, this one was… lousy stellar activity!