Speeding Electrons in a Solar Jet
How is energy released in explosive events like flares and jets? In a recent study, observations of the Sun provide us with a closer look.
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Exploring the Escaping Atmosphere of HAT-P-11b
New observations from Hubble show signs of a Neptune-like exoplanet’s atmosphere being eroded away.
Searching for Alien Needles in the Cosmic Haystack
So far, we haven’t found any definite signs of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Does this mean there are none to be found, or have we just not searched enough?
Simulating WFIRST’s Search for Supernovae
What goes on behind the scenes as astronomers plan out a major upcoming mission?
The Shape of Cosmic Dawn
Earlier this year, we spotted the fingerprint of the very first stars in the universe. What does the shape of this signal reveal about cosmic dawn?
A Home for Another Fast Radio Burst
The discovery of one fast radio burst’s nearby home may bring us a little closer to understanding the origin of these mysterious pulses.
The Origin of Gaps in Protoplanetary Disks
Do gaps and rings in a protoplanetary disk necessarily point to planets, or could snowlines be the cause?
A Black Hole X-Ray Binary Rises
New observations have captured a feeding black hole in our galaxy as it bursts onto the scene.
Clues from an Unexpected Glitch
A spinning neutron star known for its predictability has surprised us with an unexpected hiccup.
Revisiting Interstellar Asteroid ‘Oumuamua
’Oumuamua is back in the headlines again. What does some of the latest research say about this interstellar body?