A Windy Day in the Milky Way
Astrobites reports on how winds in star clusters can drive dramatic turbulence in enormous, expanding superbubbles.
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Detecting Non-Uniform Clouds on Hot Jupiters in the Era of JWST
Astrobites reports on how we can find non-uniform cloud cover on exoplanets using the James Webb Space Telescope.
It Isn’t Gatorade Quenching This Galaxy
How do galaxies transition from blue and star-forming to red and dead? Astrobites reports on a new clue.
Investigating Black Hole Formation
Astrobites reports on recent black hole mass measurements and what they say about how black holes may have formed in the early universe.
Tuning In to Reveal Stellar Wobbles
Astrobites reports on the second exoplanet ever discovered via precise measurements of a star’s changing position.
Formalde-hyde and Seek
A report from Astrobites explores the origins of complex molecules within protoplanetary disks, focusing on formaldehyde.
Faint Jewels: Discovering The Brilliance of Dwarf Galaxies
Astrobites reports on active galactic nuclei discovered within dwarf galaxies with the MaNGA survey.
Salt and Hot Water Around Massive Protostars
Astrobites reports on the discovery of table salt and super-heated water in two massive protostellar disks, hinting at a new type of “hot-disk” chemistry.
The Fault in Our (Unaligned) Stars
If dark matter didn’t exist, the visible matter in the universe should be able to explain all gravitational phenomena. But can it? Astrobites reports.
The Formation of Massive Stars
Astrobites reports on new simulations that provide insights on how massive stars are born.