For One Observation, and One Observation Only: a Magnetar?
A bright source of radio pulses appeared for 20 minutes, but hasn’t been seen before or since. How could we possibly learn more about it? Read today’s bite to find out!
The Fast and the Radio Luminous: FRB 20121102A
What can MeerKAT teach us about Fast Radio Burst 20121102A? Check out today’s bite to delve deep into the mystery.
Luminous, Fast and Blue: Do the Finch and the Cow Share a Common Ancestor?
The Finch and the Cow are both Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs), but they might be more different than you think. Check out today’s bite to find out more!
Uh oh, some Black Holes are experiencing Middle Child Syndrome!
Find out which ones and what the authors of today’s paper do to help!
Burps and explosions: What happens when a very, very massive star goes supernova?
What if you take the biggest, most massive stars, and watch them explode? Do they look any different from a normal supernova? Let’s find out with today’s supernova iPTF14hls!
Are there thousands of Godzillas hiding in plain sight?
A unique galaxy suggests a novel method to search for rare stars, which may have been previously overlooked and misidentified.