Latest Articles for Astronomy

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Cosmic Dance of Binary Stars

Researchers study star pairs to uncover their alignment in our galaxy.

Naoki Seto

2025-05-14T18:06:32+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Molecular Insights into Star Formation in DR21(OH)

Study reveals warm and cold molecules shaping star formation processes.

P. Freeman, S. Bottinelli, R. Plume

2025-05-14T15:10:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Connecting Astronomers: A Conference for Collaboration

An international conference unites African and European researchers in astronomy.

Chris M. Harrison, Leah Morabito

2025-05-14T09:43:52+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Impact of Supernova Remnants on Cosmic Clouds

Discover how supernova remnants interact with cold gas clouds in space.

Minghao Guo, Chang-Goo Kim, James M. Stone

2025-05-14T07:13:04+00:00 ― 5 min read

Quantum Physics The Role of Bolometers in Quantum Technology

Bolometers are key sensors in advancing quantum computing and astronomy.

Priyank Singh, András Gunyhó, Heikki Suominen

2025-05-14T04:17:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Changing View on RR Lyrae Stars

Scientists rethink the age of mysterious RR Lyrae stars.

Bolivia Cuevas-Otahola, Cecilia Mateu, Ivan Cabrera-Ziri

2025-05-14T03:52:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding Exoplanets: A Cosmic Perspective

Examining distant planets to uncover their mysteries and potential for life.

H. L. M. Osborne, L. D. Nielsen, V. Van Eylen

2025-05-14T01:46:20+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Significance of Starspots in Young Stars

Starspots affect how we understand young stars and their evolution.

Facundo Pérez Paolino, Jeff Bary, Lynne Hillenbrand

2025-05-14T01:21:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Coronal Mass Ejections: A Solar Mystery Unraveled

A look into coronal mass ejections and their effects on space weather.

Erika Palmerio, Christina Kay, Nada Al-Haddad

2025-05-14T00:56:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics CLASS Detectors Get Upgrades for Cosmic Studies

Upgraded detectors enhance CLASS's ability to study cosmic microwave background radiation.

Carolina Núñez, John W. Appel, Rahul Datta

2025-05-14T00:30:56+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Science Behind Solar Flares and Their Impact

Learn how solar flares form and influence technology on Earth.

Kara L. Kniezewski, Emily I. Mason, Vadim M. Uritsky

2025-05-14T00:05:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Role of Dust in Star Formation

Discover dust's impact on stars in the Orion Molecular Cloud.

Parisa Nozari, Sarah Sadavoy, Edwige Chapillon

2025-05-13T22:25:16+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Planet-Planet Scattering

Discover how planets interchange places and sometimes get ejected in a chaotic cosmic ballet.

Francesco Marzari

2025-05-13T19:54:28+00:00 ― 7 min read

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology The Collision of Black Holes and Gravitational Waves

Learn about black hole mergers and the gravitational waves they create.

A. Kehagias, A. Riotto

2025-05-13T04:24:32+00:00 ― 7 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Advancements in Radio Astronomy Through Deep Learning

Using deep learning, astronomers enhance image reconstruction for distant cosmic objects.

Samuel Lai, Nithyanandan Thyagarajan, O. Ivy Wong

2025-05-12T22:32:40+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies New Model Predicts Dark Matter Halo Masses

Using galaxies' relationships, a GNN predicts dark matter halo masses more accurately than traditional methods.

Nikhil Garuda, John F. Wu, Dylan Nelson

2025-05-12T17:56:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Understanding Solar Eruptions and Their Effects

Learn about solar eruptions, their causes, and impacts on Earth.

Yuhao Chen, Jialiang Hu, Guanchong Cheng

2025-05-12T16:15:40+00:00 ― 5 min read

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology Understanding Dark Matter and Neutrinos

Scientists are investigating dark matter and neutrinos using new models.

Yadir Garnica, América Morales, Carlos A. Vaquera-Araujo

2025-05-12T13:19:44+00:00 ― 7 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Polarization Effects in High Contrast Imaging

An examination of light behavior in capturing distant planetary images.

Pierre Baudoz, Celia Desgrange, Raphaël Galicher

2025-05-12T12:29:28+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Role of White Dwarfs in Cosmic Evolution

Discover the significance of white dwarfs in understanding star life cycles.

Matthew Route

2025-05-12T08:18:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Dynamics of Star Formation in Galaxies

Examining how different galaxies form stars and what influences the process.

Bryanne McDonough, Olivia Curtis, Tereasa Brainerd

2025-05-12T05:47:20+00:00 ― 4 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Understanding Metallicity Gradients in the Milky Way

This study reveals insights into the Milky Way's chemical evolution through metallicity gradients.

F. Akbaba, T. Ak, S. Bilir

2025-05-12T04:57:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics New Techniques Improve Galaxy Distortion Measurements

Scientists enhance measurements of galaxy distortions to learn about the universe.

Andy Park, Xiangchong Li, Rachel Mandelbaum

2025-05-12T02:51:24+00:00 ― 4 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Understanding the Dynamics of Stephan's Quintet

A look into the interactions and phenomena of Stephan's Quintet.

M. I. Arnaudova, S. Das, D. J. B. Smith

2025-05-12T01:10:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Connection Between Galaxy Sizes and Dark Matter Halos

This study reveals how dark matter halos influence galaxy sizes and clustering behavior.

Joshua B. Hill, Yao-Yuan Mao

2025-05-11T20:59:32+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Planet Engulfment

Discover how planets can be engulfed by stars and change their chemistry.

B. M. T. B. Soares, V. Adibekyan, C. Mordasini

2025-05-11T18:28:44+00:00 ― 8 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics L Puppis: A Star with Many Questions

L Puppis captivates scientists with its unique traits and unresolved mysteries.

S. Uttenthaler

2025-05-11T13:02:00+00:00 ― 4 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Strange Patterns in the LSST Camera

Scientists find unexpected air patterns affecting the LSST camera's function.

John Banovetz, Yousuke Utsumi, Joshua Meyers

2025-05-11T12:36:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Jupiter’s Moons: Heat and Shadows at Play

Explore how Jupiter's heat shapes its moons' formation.

Antoine Schneeberger, Olivier Mousis

2025-05-11T10:06:04+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Using Machine Learning to Enhance Telescope Data

Scientists use machine learning to improve data from WISE and Spitzer telescopes.

Nuria Fonseca-Bonilla, Luis Cerdán, Alberto Noriega-Crespo

2025-05-11T07:35:16+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Life Stages of Galaxies: Ageing and Quenching

This study explores how environment and nuclear activity affect galaxy aging and star formation.

Pius Privatus, Umananda Dev Goswami

2025-05-11T01:43:24+00:00 ― 6 min read

Nuclear Theory Neutron Stars: The Cosmic Enigma

Dive into the mysteries of neutron stars and their unique properties.

Tsuyoshi Miyatsu, Myung-Ki Cheoun, Kyungsik Kim

2025-05-11T00:02:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies TMC-1A: A Young Star's Dusty Secrets

Discover the role of dust grains in star and planet formation around TMC-1A.

Yusuke Aso, Satoshi Ohashi, Hauyu Baobab Liu

2025-05-10T16:30:28+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Formation of Earth and the Moon

A look at how Earth and its Moon came to be.

Tong Fang, Rongxi Bi, Hui Zhang

2025-05-10T08:58:04+00:00 ― 8 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Starkiller: A New Tool for Astronomers

Starkiller enhances astronomical images by filtering out unwanted light.

Ryan Ridden-Harper, Michele T. Bannister, Sophie E. Deam

2025-05-10T08:32:56+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Unlocking the Secrets of Ultra-Faint Dwarf Galaxies

Ultra-faint dwarf galaxies hold keys to understanding the universe's history.

Minsung Ko, Myoungwon Jeon, Yumi Choi

2025-05-10T06:27:16+00:00 ― 5 min read

Numerical Analysis Cleaning Up Noise in Images: The Denoising Journey

Learn how denoising models tackle Poisson noise for clear images.

Abdul Halim, Abdur Rohim

2025-05-10T05:48:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding the Role of Pebbles in Planet Formation

Explore how pebbles contribute to the growth of planets in space.

C. W. Ormel

2025-05-10T03:56:28+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Galactic Social Dynamics in Protoclusters

A study reveals how galaxies interact and evolve in protoclusters.

Ian McConachie, Gillian Wilson, Ben Forrest

2025-05-10T03:31:20+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Fiery Fall of Asteroid 2022 WJ1

A brief look at the asteroid 2022 WJ1 and its impact on science.

Theodore Kareta, Denis Vida, Marco Micheli

2025-05-10T01:25:40+00:00 ― 6 min read