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Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Dance of Stars: SMSS J1138 5139

A unique binary star system poised for a possible supernova explosion.

Alekzander Kosakowski, Matti Dorsch, Warren R. Brown

2025-04-28T08:09:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

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Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Understanding the Solar Wind's Journey

The solar wind shapes our space environment and impacts Earth.

B. L. Alterman, Y. J. Rivera, S. T. Lepri

2025-04-26T21:49:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Search for Life Around White Dwarfs

Scientists investigate white dwarfs as possible hosts for life.

Caldon T. Whyte, L. H. Quiroga-Nuñez, Manasvi Lingam

2025-04-26T18:04:54+00:00 ― 8 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Hidden Role of Dust in Planet Formation

Dust is key to understanding how planets form in protostellar disks.

Ying-Chi Hu, Chin-Fei Lee, Zhe-Yu Daniel Lin

2025-04-26T04:58:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics KT Eri: A Stellar Nova's Dazzling Outburst

Study the extraordinary outburst of KT Eri and its unique behaviors.

Izumi Hachisu, Mariko Kato, Frederick M. Walter

2025-04-26T01:13:45+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Bok Globules: The Nursery of Stars

Discover how Bok globules form stars in the universe.

Tamojeet Roychowdhury, Thushara G. S. Pillai, Claudia Vilega-Rodrigues

2025-04-25T22:06:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Unveiling the Mysteries of Presolar Grains

Learn about presolar grains and their role in understanding the universe.

Hung Kwan Fok, Marco Pignatari, Benoît Côté

2025-04-25T13:22:12+00:00 ― 8 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Dance of ATLAS J1138-5139: Stars on the Brink

A binary star system may soon lead to a spectacular cosmic explosion.

Emma T. Chickles, Kevin B. Burdge, Joheen Chakraborty

2025-04-25T11:29:51+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Gravity's Role in Star Stability

This article explores how gravity stabilizes magnetic fields in red giant stars.

Domenico G. Meduri, Rainer Arlt, Alfio Bonanno

2025-04-25T04:00:27+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Winds of Change: How Stars Are Born

Learn about disk winds and their role in star and planet formation.

K. Maucó, C. F. Manara, A. Bayo

2025-04-24T18:01:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Understanding Solar Radio Bursts and Their Impact

Learn about solar radio bursts and their significance to solar activity.

Daniel L. Clarkson, Eduard P. Kontar

2025-04-24T06:09:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics RR Lyrae Stars: The Pulsating Wonders of the Cosmos

RR Lyrae stars shine bright, helping us map the universe.

Chow-Choong Ngeow, Chia-Yu Cheng

2025-04-23T11:26:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Dynamic Dance of Solar Wind

A look at the fascinating behaviors of solar wind and its cosmic impact.

B. L. Alterman, R. D'Amicis

2025-04-22T19:12:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Binary Stars: Shaping Element Creation in the Universe

Discover how binary star systems influence the creation of essential elements.

Zara Osborn, Amanda I. Karakas, Alex J. Kemp

2025-04-22T09:13:18+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Wolf-Rayet and O-Type Stars

Discover the intriguing life stories of star companions and their mass transfers.

Marit Nuijten, Gijs Nelemans

2025-04-22T03:36:15+00:00 ― 7 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Simulating the Stars: New Methods Unveiled

Researchers enhance star system simulations with innovative methods for greater accuracy.

Long Wang

2025-04-20T18:39:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Smart Kanata: The Future of Star Observation

Automated system revolutionizes how we observe cataclysmic events in the universe.

Makoto Uemura, Yuzuki Koga, Ryosuke Sazaki

2025-04-20T13:53:16+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Bright Galaxies and Their Rapidly Spinning Stars

New findings challenge our view of galaxy formation with exciting discoveries of bright stars.

Boyuan Liu, Yves Sibony, Georges Meynet

2025-04-20T04:20:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Secrets of WOH G64: A Red Supergiant Star

Dive into the mysteries of WOH G64 and its cosmic significance.

K. Ohnaka, K. -H. Hofmann, G. Weigelt

2025-04-19T20:22:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Stars, Light, and the Atmosphere: A Cosmic Study

Astronomers study how Earth's atmosphere affects starlight over twelve years.

T. Ak, R. Canbay, T. Yontan

2025-04-19T12:24:44+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Lithium Mystery of White Dwarfs

Astronomers investigate unexpected lithium in ancient stars called white dwarfs.

Benjamin C. Kaiser, J. Christopher Clemens, Simon Blouin

2025-04-19T10:01:26+00:00 ― 9 min read

Space Physics The Secrets of Solar Wind and Magnetic Reconnection

Revealing how plasma behavior impacts solar storms and technology on Earth.

A. Mallet, S. Eriksson, M. Swisdak

2025-04-19T06:02:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics RT Virginis: A Unique Star in Our Galaxy

RT Virginis reveals secrets about star evolution and cosmic dust.

Michael D. Preston, Angela K. Speck, Beth Sargent

2025-04-18T19:41:38+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Nursery: Icy Pebbles and Planet Formation

Discover how icy pebbles shape the origins of planets and comets.

Lizxandra Flores-Rivera, Michiel Lambrechts, Sacha Gavino

2025-04-18T16:30:34+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena New Discovery Changes Our View on Fast Radio Bursts

Researchers find new radio source linked to FRB 20240114A.

G. Bruni, L. Piro, Y. -P. Yang

2025-04-17T16:37:34+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Secrets Behind Solar Radio Bursts

Uncover the mysteries of solar radio bursts and their impact on our solar system.

Arnold O. Benz, Clemens R. Huber, Vincenzo Timmel

2025-04-17T03:53:18+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Unraveling the Mysteries of Magnetars and Gamma Rays

A look into magnetars and their powerful gamma-ray emissions.

M. F. Sousa, R. Jr. Costa, Jaziel G. Coelho

2025-04-14T19:21:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Gaia Mission: Mapping the Milky Way

Gaia is mapping two billion celestial objects in our galaxy.

Laurent Eyer

2025-04-14T03:26:32+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics White Dwarfs: Hosts of Potential Life

Discover how white dwarfs can support life-friendly planets.

Aomawa L. Shields, Eric T. Wolf, Eric Agol

2025-04-13T23:27:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Triple Star Systems: Cosmic Dynamics Revealed

Discover the fascinating world of triple star systems and their celestial interactions.

Tongyu He, Jiao Li, Jiangdan Li

2025-04-13T16:17:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Machine Learning Improving Solar Flare Prediction Models

Researchers enhance models to better predict and explain solar flares.

Temitope Adeyeha, Chetraj Pandey, Berkay Aydin

2025-04-12T16:43:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics J1710: The Cosmic Dance of Binary Stars

A close look at the fascinating binary star system LAMOST J171013+532646.

Mingkuan Yang, Hailong Yuan, Zhongrui Bai

2025-04-12T08:27:08+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Dance of Sunspots: Understanding Solar Cycles

Explore how tilt and latitude quenching shape solar activity.

Anthony R. Yeates, Luca Bertello, Alexander A. Pevtsov

2025-04-12T06:51:36+00:00 ― 9 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Chemistry of Space: Ions at Play

Scientists study hydrogen ions to reveal cosmic chemical processes.

Miguel Jiménez-Redondo, Olli Sipilä, Pavol Jusko

2025-04-11T19:42:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics New Discoveries in Slowly Pulsating B-Type Stars

Astronomers uncover 286 new SPB stars, enhancing our knowledge of stellar behavior.

Xiang-dong Shi, Sheng-bang Qian, Li-ying Zhu

2025-04-11T14:08:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Dance of OB-type Pulsating Stars

Discover the unique characteristics of OB-type pulsating stars and their significance.

Xiang-dong Shi, Sheng-bang Qian, Li-ying Zhu

2025-04-11T12:32:58+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Enigma of Hydrogen-Deficient Carbon Stars

Discover the unique chemistry of hydrogen-deficient carbon stars and their mysteries.

Advait Mehla, Mansi M. Kasliwal, Viraj Karambelkar

2025-04-10T12:39:58+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Exoplanet Discovery: OGLE-2012-BLG-0563Lb

Astronomers reveal a Jupiter-like exoplanet orbiting a K dwarf star using advanced techniques.

David P. Bennett, Aparna Bhattacharya, Jean-Philippe Beaulieu

2025-04-10T07:53:22+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Space Collisions: Energy Transfer at High Speeds

Discover how energy dissipates during high-speed particle collisions in space.

Mohamad Shalaby

2025-04-09T13:34:44+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The Mysteries of Type Ia Supernovae

Dive into the complexities of these cosmic explosions and their puzzling history.

Jessica Braudo, Noam Soker

2025-04-08T12:53:58+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Quiet-Sun Ellerman Bombs: The Hidden Energy of the Sun

Discover the fascinating world of Quiet-Sun Ellerman Bombs and their solar significance.

Aditi Bhatnagar, Avijeet Prasad, Luc Rouppe van der Voort

2025-04-08T07:19:36+00:00 ― 8 min read