FRBs Are Spiraling Out of Control
We’ve detected many fast radio bursts, but the journey to discover their origins is far from complete. Astrobites reports on the latest efforts.
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Exploring the Host Galaxies of Changing-Look AGN
Astrobites reports on a search for changing-look active galactic nuclei. What about their host galaxies causes this change?
Understanding the Origin and Arrival Rates of Interstellar Objects
Where do interstellar objects come from? And how many should we expect to find every year? Astrobites reports.
Have We Found the Closest Extragalactic Fast Radio Burst?
A newly discovered fast radio burst lies in the direction of the galaxy M81. Astrobites reports on where it might call home.
Smashing Neutrons: On the Origin of Extreme r-Process Enhanced Stars
Heavy elements require extreme conditions to be produced. Astrobites explores three unique stars that may give us additional clues to how that happens.
Masquerade! Dwarf Nova Faces on Parade
We aren’t seeing as many classical novae as we’d expect. Astrobites explores recent research checking whether they’re masquerading as dwarf novae.
How Many Years Does it Take to Get to the Center of a Supernova Remnant?
After more than 30 years, have astronomers finally discovered what the compact object at the center of Supernova 1987A is? Astrobites reports.
Mind the Gap! Investigating a Potential Cause of the Exoplanet Radius Valley
Exoplanets with radii between 1.5 and 2 Earth radii are scarce! Astrobites reports on whether known planets’ environments might contribute to this radius valley.
Jellyfish Galaxies Swimming Through Clusters
How can a cluster turn an ordinary galaxy into a mysterious, trailing creature? Astrobites reports.
Finding Fire-Breathing Dragons in the Milky Way
Though dark matter subhalos are invisible and hard to detect, astronomers have used stellar streams to make an attempt. Astrobites reports.