The classic fast blue optical transient AT2018cow has remained a mystery to astronomers since it was discovered. Find out how a semi-spherical cow might just explain the optical and X-ray properties of “The Cow”!
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.
Ever wondered what science gets done at the South Pole? It turns out that many astrophysics and cosmology experiments end up there!
Today’s authors discuss the best method to search for joint neutrino and light emission from collapsing stars, by utilizing radio and X-ray observations.
A bright flash of high-energy gamma rays heralds the merger of two dense neutron stars. What’s left behind? For the first time, authors have detected a follow-up radio burst which may hint at the nature of the merger’s remnant.
Today we interview Dr. Wen-fai Fong, professor at Northwestern and recipient of the 2024 Lancelot M Berkeley-New York Community Trust Prize for Meritorious Work in Astronomy for #AAS243!