Science with a Single Merger Event
Future gravitational-wave observatories could enable us to use a single binary neutron star merger to measure the universe’s rate of expansion.
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Connecting the Pieces of a Black Hole Temper Tantrum
Recent observations shed light on a dramatic outburst from a black hole X-ray binary.
How Do You Find the Surface of an Exoplanet? Ask Its Atmosphere!
Astrobites reports on atmospheric clues that could indirectly pinpoint the location of an exoplanet’s surface.
Observing “The Accident”, an Enigmatic Brown Dwarf
It’s human nature to try to categorize the things we observe in the universe. But what happens when something doesn’t fit into the neat categories we’ve established?
Globular Cluster Olympics: Who Will Win the Least Metals?
Astrobites examines the stars inside a newly discovered massive and metal-poor cluster to see where it stands on the metal-poor podium.
LIGO/Virgo Spots Neutron Stars Colliding with Black Holes
The family picture is complete — we’ve finally made the first definitive detection of a black hole merging with a neutron star.
Featured Image: Storms in Hot-Jupiter Atmospheres
New simulations capture the detailed eddies and waves that can arise in the atmospheres of giant exoplanets.
AAS Media Fellowship Now Open for Applications
Are you an astronomy graduate student who’s interested in science communication? Consider applying for the AAS Media Fellowship!
Searching for Spots with Interferometry
We’ve tracked starspots on the Sun for thousands of years, but we’ve only just begun to do the same for other stars. A recent study presents the first direct images of starspots on λ Andromedae.
An Unparalleled View of the Growth of Galaxies
Hubble has captured images of thousands of distant galaxies throughout its lifetime. Astrobites reports on what we can learn about galaxy evolution by piecing these datasets together.
The Future of the Search for a Gravitational-Wave Background
Scientists have long looked for a faint, background gravitational-wave signal that should pervade our universe. Here’s what’s ahead in the search.
Observing Juneteenth and Black in Astro Week
This coming week provides an opportunity to celebrate and amplify Black experiences in astronomy- and space-related fields.