Latest Articles for Astronomy

Astrophysics of Galaxies Exploring the Milky Way: A Cosmic Overview

Discover the structure and dynamics of our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Sergey Khoperskov, Matthias Steinmetz, Misha Haywood

2025-05-04T14:44:04+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology Understanding Dark Matter and Its Mysteries

A look into the enigmatic presence of dark matter in our universe.

Yi Chung

2025-05-04T14:18:56+00:00 ― 8 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics The Intriguing Galaxy Group A1213 and Its Features

A1213 showcases the impact of active galactic nuclei in galaxy evolution.

T. Pasini, V. H. Mahatma, M. Brienza

2025-05-04T13:28:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Hidden Influence of Cosmic Dust

Explore how cosmic dust and magnetic fields shape our view of the universe.

Brandon S. Hensley

2025-05-04T12:13:16+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies J1601+3102: A Quasar's Massive Radio Jet

Discover the extraordinary radio jet of quasar J1601+3102 and its unique features.

Anniek J. Gloudemans, Frits Sweijen, Leah K. Morabito

2025-05-04T11:48:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Finding Gravitational Lenses with Machine Learning

Scientists use advanced technology to locate cosmic gravitational lenses effectively.

R. Pearce-Casey, B. C. Nagam, J. Wilde

2025-05-04T10:32:44+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics SIMP 0136+0933: An Isolated Cosmic Wonder

A closer look at the mysterious planet-like object SIMP 0136+0933 and its dynamic atmosphere.

Allison M. McCarthy, Johanna M. Vos, Philip S. Muirhead

2025-05-04T05:56:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The Mysteries of Neutron Star X-ray Pulses

Discover how neutron star pulses reveal secrets of extreme physics.

Pushpita Das, Tuomo Salmi, Jordy Davelaar

2025-05-04T03:00:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Measuring the Sizes of Distant Stars

Scientists use intensity interferometry to measure star sizes with advanced telescopes.

Naomi Vogel, Andreas Zmija, Frederik Wohlleben

2025-05-03T22:49:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

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

STDWeb helps astronomers find bright events in the night sky.

Sergey Karpov

2025-05-03T22:23:52+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Unraveling the Mystery of Umbral Flashes

Learn about the intriguing phenomenon of umbral flashes on the sun.

T. Felipe, S. J. González Manrique, D. Martínez-Gómez

2025-05-03T21:58:44+00:00 ― 5 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Decoding the Mystery of FRB 20121102

Researchers investigate the repeating fast radio bursts from a distant galaxy.

C. Gouiffés, C. Ng, I. Cognard

2025-05-03T20:18:12+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Secrets of Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1

Study reveals insights about the unique Centaur comet 29P in our solar system.

C. L. Pereira, F. Braga-Ribas, B. Sicardy

2025-05-03T16:32:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena BL Lacertae Lights Up: A Cosmic Showcase

Astronomers observe an intense outburst from blazar BL Lacertae, revealing cosmic mysteries.

Ayon Mondal, Arijit Sar, Maitreya Kundu

2025-05-03T09:49:52+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The Kilonova Search: Cosmic Collisions and Their Light Shows

Astronomers hunt for kilonovae, bright cosmic events created by star collisions.

Natasha Van Bemmel, Jielai Zhang, Jeff Cooke

2025-05-03T05:38:32+00:00 ― 5 min read

General Physics The Mysteries of Black Holes: New Insights

Discover recent ideas and research surrounding black holes and their strange behaviors.

Mohammad Ali S. Afshar, Jafar Sadeghi

2025-05-02T22:06:08+00:00 ― 7 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics The Mystery of Dark Matter and Pulsars

Delve into the cosmic secrets of dark matter and pulsar signals.

Andrew Eberhardt, Qiuyue Liang, Elisa G. M. Ferreira

2025-05-02T21:41:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Understanding Quasi-Periodic Eruptions in Galaxies

A look into cosmic events known as quasi-periodic eruptions and their causes.

Cong Zhou, Yuhe Zeng, Zhen Pan

2025-05-02T20:50:44+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics The Role of Test Masses in LISA's Mission

Test masses are vital for LISA's ability to detect gravitational waves.

Francesco Dimiccoli, Rita Dolesi, Michele Fabi

2025-05-02T19:10:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Investigating Dark Matter Through Radio Waves

Scientists study dark matter signals using radio emissions from galaxy clusters.

Man Ho Chan, Chak Man Lee

2025-05-02T18:19:56+00:00 ― 8 min read

High Energy Physics - Experiment Neural Networks: A New Ally in Dark Matter Search

Discover how neural networks aid in the quest to find dark matter.

José Reina-Valero, Alejandro Díaz-Morcillo, José Gadea-Rodríguez

2025-05-02T16:39:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics WASP-43b: The Hot Jupiter with Water

Scientists detect water on WASP-43b, a hot gas giant far from Earth.

Dare Bartelt, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Michael R. Line

2025-05-02T15:24:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Testing Dark Matter vs. Modified Gravity in Disc Galaxies

A study on how disc galaxies reveal truths about dark matter and MOND.

Christopher Harvey-Hawes, Marco Galoppo

2025-05-02T14:33:44+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Roman Coronagraph: A New Tool for Planetary Observation

The Roman Coronagraph aims to enhance our view of distant planets.

Schuyler G. Wolff, Jason Wang, Karl Stapelfeldt

2025-05-02T13:18:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Measuring Pulsar Signals Through Scintillation Bandwidth

This study investigates how pulsar signals are affected by the interstellar medium.

Sofia Z. Sheikh, Grayce C. Brown, Jackson MacTaggart

2025-05-02T12:28:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Searching for Hidden Star Systems in Our Galaxy

Identifying compact hierarchical triple systems to deepen our star formation knowledge.

Dolev Bashi, Andrei Tokovinin

2025-05-02T10:47:32+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Searching for Radio Signals from GJ 486b

Scientists attempt to detect radio emissions from a planet orbiting a distant star.

L. Peña-Moñino, M. Pérez-Torres, D. Kansabanik

2025-05-02T06:11:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena TXS 0506+056: The Blazar Emitting Neutrinos

A look at TXS 0506+056, a blazar known for its neutrino emissions.

Qi-Rui Yang, Ruo-Yu Liu, Xiang-Yu Wang

2025-05-02T04:55:40+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Unpacking the Mysteries of Globular Clusters

A look into the findings on globular cluster NGC 2808 and its star populations.

Emily M. Boudreaux, Brian C. Chaboyer, Amanda Ash

2025-05-02T02:24:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena New Insights into Radio Sources Near Pulsar

Scientists identify and analyze radio sources surrounding the Crab Nebula pulsar.

A. A. Kudryashova, N. N. Bursov, S. A. Trushkin

2025-05-02T01:09:28+00:00 ― 5 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The Intricate Dance of Stars in Clusters

Discover how stars interact and collide in dense cosmic environments.

Elisha Modelevsky, Nicholas C. Stone, Re'em Sari

2025-05-01T21:48:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Star Age and Rocky Planet Composition

Study reveals link between star age and rocky planet makeup.

Angharad Weeks, Vincent Van Eylen, Daniel Huber

2025-05-01T17:37:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics METIS: A New Tool for Astronomy

METIS will enhance our view of the universe through advanced imaging techniques.

Markus Feldt, Thomas Bertram, Carlos Correia

2025-05-01T15:31:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology Neutrinos: The Hidden Players of the Universe

Discover how neutrinos may explain dark matter and galaxy dynamics.

Antonio Capolupo, Salvatore Capozziello, Gabriele Pisacane

2025-05-01T14:41:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies CASBI: A Tool for Galactic Discovery

A new tool helps scientists explore the Milky Way's complex history.

Giuseppe Viterbo, Tobias Buck

2025-05-01T12:10:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena The Lightest Neutron Star: HESS J1731-347 Uncovered

Scientists examine the unique properties of the lightest neutron star ever found.

K. Kourmpetis, P. Laskos-Patkos, Ch. C. Moustakidis

2025-05-01T08:49:16+00:00 ― 8 min read

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology Understanding Scalar and Axion Fields: A Deep Dive

Learn about scalar and axion fields and their electromagnetic signals.

Wenyi Wang, Sousuke Noda, Taishi Katsuragawa

2025-05-01T07:33:52+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Harnessing Supercomputers for Radio Astronomy Data Processing

Commercial supercomputers improve data processing for radio astronomy projects like GASKAP-H i.

Ian P. Kemp, Nickolas M. Pingel, Rowan Worth

2025-05-01T05:53:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Longevity of Protoplanetary Disks

New findings reveal protoplanetary disks may last longer than previously thought.

Wataru Ooyama, Riouhei Nakatani, Takashi Hosokawa

2025-05-01T05:03:04+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Combining Data Sources for Better Galaxy Distance Measurements

Astronomers improve galaxy redshift estimates by merging data from different measurement methods.

Jonathan Soriano, Srinath Saikrishnan, Vikram Seenivasan

2025-05-01T02:57:24+00:00 ― 7 min read