Heavy Metals Hint at an Unusually Dense White Dwarf
Titanium and chromium found in a supernova remnant suggest differences between exploding white dwarfs.
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More Insight into Neutron Star Interiors
Recent X-ray observations of an enormous neutron star provide clues to its interior structure.
Fuel Reserves in Ancient Galaxies
Frenzied star formation in our universe slowed 8–10 billion years ago. A recent study explores how much fuel these galaxies had available for making stars.
Weighing a Protoplanetary Disk
How much matter is available to form baby planets in disks around young stars? Scientists have demonstrated a new approach to weighing disks.
Flaring Antics from Our Stellar Neighbor
Scientists recently reported on the largest flare ever recorded from our nearest neighboring star, Proxima Centauri.
Welcoming Kerry Hensley to the Team
We’re excited to welcome planetary scientist Kerry Hensley to the staff as a member of our communications team and an editor of AAS Nova.