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Cutting edge science explained simply

Cutting edge science explained simply

Zhi-Xiang Zhang

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Fluctuating Brilliance of Mrk 1018

Discover the cosmic drama of Mrk 1018, a star with wild brightness changes.

2025-04-26T17:27:27+00:00 ― 7 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Measuring Cosmic Distances: The Quest for Accuracy

Scientists develop a new method for measuring distances to distant binary stars.

2025-03-16T22:44:52+00:00 ― 7 min read