LIGO-Virgo’s New Find Shakes Things Up
Neutron star or black hole? That’s the question scientists are asking about the latest gravitational-wave detection from the LIGO and Virgo observatories.
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Exploring Links Between Nearby Asteroids
In a new study, scientists explore the relationship between two especially nearby asteroids in preparation for a future fly-by mission.
Spotted: A Galactic PeVatron?
A new study may have identified a powerful cosmic accelerator in our galaxy.
The Traits of Supernova Siblings
What can we learn about the large-scale properties of our universe from Type Ia supernovae? The answer may depend on the shared traits of supernova siblings.
Seeing Things in Threes
A recent study presents radio observations of a very rare object — a disk of dust and gas surrounding a triple star system.
Are We Watching a Planet Disintegrate?
New observations have revealed a particularly inhospitable environment: a planet literally disintegrating as it orbits its host.
Making Galaxies of All Sorts
A new code allows astronomers to realistically model galaxies, accurately reproducing both their structures and their motions.
Cosmic Rays as the Source of Life’s Handedness
Why is life built from molecules with preferred orientation? There’s a chance cosmic rays are to blame.
Signs of Collisions to Come
Neutron star mergers produce signals across the electromagnetic spectrum. But could these binaries also flare before their dramatic collisions?
The Case of the Missing CO
Protoplanetary disks contain less carbon monoxide gas than expected. How does this happen?