NuSTAR Explores the Aftermath of a Supernova
The NuSTAR spacecraft’s X-ray view has revealed new details about a particularly extreme supernova remnant.
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A Faster Way to Form Planets
Could icy planetesimals roaming the galaxy act as seeds for planet formation?
First Images of a Black Hole from the Event Horizon Telescope
Astronomers have used a telescope that spans the globe to capture the first detailed images of a black hole.
A New Window into Prebiotic Nitrogen Chemistry in Protoplanetary Disks
Astrobites reports on what the hunt for nitrogen-bearing molecules in nearby protoplanetary disks has revealed.
Featured Image: Modeling a Cosmic Horseshoe
These beautiful Hubble images reveal the Cosmic Horseshoe, an example of strong gravitational lensing.
Supernovae, Dark Energy, and the Fate of Our Universe
What’s the eventual fate of our universe? New results from Dark Energy Survey supernovae address this and other questions.
The Variable Jets of Gamma-Ray Bursts
What drives the rapid flickering in the jets that are produced in some powerful, high-energy explosions?
The Search for Black Hole Teenagers
Astrobites reports on how the discovery of medium-sized black holes allows us to trace the history of the giant black holes in the center of galaxies.
What’s with Asteroid Ryugu’s Weird Shape?
Up-close photos show that Ryugu is shaped like a spinning top. Can this asteroid’s history explain its structure?
A Rare Double-Detonation Supernova Caught in the Act
Astronomers have observed an unusual stellar explosion. What makes this event different from other supernovae?
Merging Eccentric Pairs of Black Holes
What happens during chaotic interactions between black-hole binaries in star clusters? New research suggests eccentric mergers can result.
Solid As a Rock … Not
Why is WASP-12b’s orbit decaying so rapidly? Astrobites reports on whether an unseen companion planet might be influencing this hot Jupiter’s orbit.