The Sad Case of GRB 111005A: a Lonely, Nearby Gamma-Ray Burst
A long-duration GRB was detected without its expected supernova companion. Today’s astrobite chronicles one team’s efforts to try and uncover the cause of GRB 111005A’s loneliness.
An Astrophysical Event (Probably) Won’t Kill Every Species on Earth
There’s no need to worry about the Earth being sterilized by an asteroid or gamma-ray burst, especially if you happen to be a tardigrade.
The Farthest Star Ever Seen
So far, Gravitational Lensing has allowed us to observe distant faint galaxies or supernovae. Its time to observe individual stars now.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Douglas Leonard
Learn more about AAS plenary speakers and their research!
Breaking Wind: Supernova feedback in galaxies
It turns out that supernovae, much like beans, are a magical fruit that can make galaxies release an outflow of gas. Also, simulations are complicated.
The Life Cycles of Dust Grains
Dust grains play an important in many facets of astrophysics. See how their lives are revealed in realistic simulations for the first time!