Latest Articles for Astronomy

Astrophysics of Galaxies How Galaxies Gather Cold Gas from Their Surroundings

Study reveals the impact of filaments and dark matter halos on cold gas in galaxies.

Wenlin Ma, Hong Guo, Michael G. Jones

2025-06-08T19:07:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Be X-ray Binaries: Stars in Dynamic Dance

Study reveals complex behaviors of BeXBs, shedding light on X-ray outbursts.

Masafumi Niwano, Michael M. Fausnaugh, Ryan M. Lau

2025-06-08T17:25:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding the Small Bodies of Our Solar System

A look at minor planets, asteroids, comets, and their roles in the Solar System.

Quanzhi Ye

2025-06-08T16:38:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Impact of Circumgalactic Medium on Star Formation

This study examines how CGM angular momentum influences star formation in galaxies.

Kexin Liu, Hong Guo, Sen Wang

2025-06-08T15:04:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Enigma of Grand Minima in Solar Activity

Exploring the quiet periods of the Sun and their impacts on Earth.

Chitradeep Saha, Dibyendu Nandy

2025-06-08T11:08:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Classifying Exoplanets: A New Approach

A new system categorizes exoplanets to identify potential for life and their features.

E. Plávalová, A. Rosaev

2025-06-08T10:06:03+00:00 ― 4 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena New Pulsar Discovered in Globular Cluster Terzan 6

Astronomers find a new pulsar, PSR J1750-3116A, in Terzan 6, revealing its unique characteristics.

Shi-Jie Gao, Yi-Xuan Shao, Pei Wang

2025-06-08T08:24:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology Understanding Massive Particle Surfaces in Gravity

Learn how massive particles move through gravitational fields and their significance.

Boris Bermúdez-Cárdenas, Oscar Lasso Andino

2025-06-08T08:00:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Impact of Exoplanet Rotation on Atmospheres

How the spin of exoplanets shapes their atmospheres and habitability.

Nicholas Scarsdale, C. E. Harman, Thomas J. Fauchez

2025-06-08T06:57:39+00:00 ― 7 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena New Method for Classifying Supernovae Efficiently

A novel approach helps classify supernovae using limited data.

M. Ramirez, G. Pignata, Francisco Förster

2025-06-08T06:02:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Advancements in Simulating Star Clusters Using Machine Learning

Research combines machine learning and physics to improve star cluster simulation accuracy.

George P. Prodan, Mario Pasquato, Giuliano Iorio

2025-06-08T04:52:03+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Analyzing Stellar Parameters with Machine Learning

A new method using neural networks to extract stellar parameters from spectroscopic data.

Nils Candebat, Giuseppe Germano Sacco, Laura Magrini

2025-06-08T04:20:39+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Bright Galaxies of the Early Universe

Recent findings reveal more bright galaxies formed shortly after the Big Bang.

Georgios Panagiotis Nikopoulos, Pratika Dayal

2025-06-08T04:12:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Characteristics and Behavior of Type IIn Supernovae

Study examines diverse nature and properties of Type IIn supernovae through light analysis.

C. L. Ransome, V. A. Villar

2025-06-08T03:10:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Investigating the Neptunian Desert and Ridge

Research reveals intriguing patterns in the distribution of Neptune-like planets.

A. Castro-González, V. Bourrier, J. Lillo-Box

2025-06-08T02:46:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Search for Axions: A Step Forward in Dark Matter Research

This study investigates axions and their impact on the cosmic microwave background.

Samuel Goldstein, Fiona McCarthy, Cristina Mondino

2025-06-08T02:38:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Galactic Influences on Planet Formation

New research reveals how galactic factors affect the occurrence of tightly-packed planetary systems.

Sarah Ballard

2025-06-08T01:51:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Tracking Near-Earth Objects: The ATLAS System

Learn how ATLAS monitors asteroids and comets to protect Earth.

Rogerio Deienno, Larry Denneau, David Nesvorný

2025-06-08T01:20:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Studying Sunspot Oscillations to Reveal Solar Secrets

New research uncovers formation heights of sunspot channels, enhancing solar understanding.

Y. Sanjay, S. Krishna Prasad, R. Erdelyi

2025-06-08T01:12:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Sherpa: A Tool for Astronomical Data Analysis

Sherpa helps astronomers analyze and fit data effectively.

Aneta Siemiginowska, Douglas Burke, Hans Moritz Günther

2025-06-08T00:33:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology Numerical Relativity: Understanding Gravitational Waves

A look into how numerical relativity shapes our understanding of gravitational waves.

Hengrui Zhu, Jacob Fields, Francesco Zappa

2025-06-08T00:01:36+00:00 ― 4 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena New System Enhances Detection of Fast Radio Bursts

CRACO improves the search for fast radio bursts and other cosmic signals.

Z. Wang, K. W. Bannister, V. Gupta

2025-06-07T22:50:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Understanding Stellar Activity in Exoplanet Detection

A look into how stellar activity affects the search for exoplanets.

J. R. Barnes, S. V. Jeffers, C. A. Haswell

2025-06-07T22:43:06+00:00 ― 5 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Gravitational Waves and Black Hole Connections

Research reveals links between black hole mergers and gravitational waves in the Universe.

Bo-Qiang Lu, Cheng-Wei Chiang, Tianjun Li

2025-06-07T22:03:51+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Investigating the Dynamics of Compact Starburst Galaxies

A look into gas outflows and their role in galaxy evolution.

Serena Perrotta, Alison L. Coil, David S. N. Rupke

2025-06-07T19:42:33+00:00 ― 4 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Understanding Redshift Drift in Cosmology

A deep dive into redshift drift and its significance for cosmology.

Pedro Bessa, Valerio Marra, Tiago Castro

2025-06-07T18:39:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies New Method Counts Star Clusters in Faint Galaxies

Mathpop offers a better way to count star clusters in ultra-diffuse galaxies.

Dayi Li, Gwendolyn Eadie, Patrick Brown

2025-06-07T17:33:52+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Mysteries of the TOI-406 System Revealed

Two intriguing planets await discovery beyond our Solar System.

G. Lacedelli, E. Pallè, R. Luque

2025-06-07T15:54:54+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Machine Learning in the WALLABY Radio Astronomy Project

WALLABY project uses machine learning for efficient galaxy source detection.

Li Wang, O. Ivy Wong, Tobias Westmeier

2025-06-07T15:31:21+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights Into TRAPPIST-1 Planets from JWST

Recent data from JWST improves transit timing predictions for TRAPPIST-1 system.

Eric Agol, Natalie H. Allen, Björn Benneke

2025-06-07T15:15:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Star Formation in Collapsing Gas Clouds

Recent studies reveal insights into star formation within dense clouds of gas.

Manuel Zamora-Aviles, Vianey Camacho, Javier Ballesteros-Paredes

2025-06-07T15:07:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics MDW H Sky Survey: Capturing the Night Sky

An amateur-led project photographs the night sky in H wavelengths.

Noor Aftab, Xunhe, Zhang

2025-06-07T14:12:51+00:00 ― 5 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics The Thermal Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect: A Window into the Cosmos

This article explores the tSZ effect and its role in studying gas in galaxy clusters.

Emma Ayçoberry, Pranjal R. S., Karim Benabed

2025-06-07T13:41:27+00:00 ― 7 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics CuRIOS-ED: A New Era in Space Observation

CuRIOS-ED aims to enhance our view of the fast-changing universe with CubeSats.

Hannah Gulick, Jessica R. Lu, Aryan Sood

2025-06-07T13:33:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Mapping the Universe: The LOFAR Survey

LOFAR survey studies radio sources to reveal cosmic insights.

A. B. Drake, D. J. B. Smith, M. J. Hardcastle

2025-06-07T13:02:12+00:00 ― 4 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Supernovae and Their Host Galaxies: A Cosmic Connection

Examining the relationship between supernova types and their host galaxies.

Yu-Jing Qin, Ann Zabludoff

2025-06-07T12:46:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies Insights into Dwarf Elliptical Galaxies and Dark Matter

A closer look at the role of dark matter in dwarf elliptical galaxies.

Mathias Lipka, Jens Thomas, Roberto Saglia

2025-06-07T12:38:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies New Insights into Quiescent Galaxies and Dust

Study reveals significant dust content in quiescent galaxies during cosmic noon.

Jared Siegel, David Setton, Jenny Greene

2025-06-07T12:30:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena Puppis A: The Story of a Supernova Remnant

Investigating the unique features and jets of Puppis A.

Ealeal Bear, Dmitry Shishkin, Noam Soker

2025-06-07T12:22:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Measuring the Hubble Constant with Gravitational Waves

LIGO-India may help resolve ongoing discrepancies in Hubble constant measurements.

Kanchan Soni, Aditya Vijaykumar, Sanjit Mitra

2025-06-07T11:28:00+00:00 ― 4 min read