Qing Gao et al 2016 ApJS 224 37

234 flaring binaries were identified in Kepler data of 1049 close binary pairs. These data indicate that binary flare activity levels depend in a predictable way on the binary’s orbital and rotation periods.

Fabian Hofmann et al 2016 ApJ 825 L19

Based on analysis of results from 619 simulations, a simple formula is presented describing the final spin of the black hole resulting from the merger of two black holes with arbitrary masses and spins.

Bruce Fegley Jr. et al 2016 ApJ 824 103

Hot, rocky exoplanets undergoing escape of steam-bearing atmospheres can experience loss of Si, Mg, Fe, Ni, Al, Ca, Na, and K, modifying their bulk composition, density, heat balance, and interior structure.

N. Ligier et al 2016 AJ 151 163

High spectral resolution data of Europa’s surface reveals that its surface temperature is ~110–130 K, and water ice on Europa’s surface is predominantly in its crystalline state rather than amorphous.

Alessio Mucciarelli et al 2016 ApJ 824 73

The globular NGC 6362 contains spatially mixed first- and second-generation stars. The Na distribution for the stars is bimodal, with the Na-poor (Na-rich) stars populating the bluest (reddest) RGBs.

Peiyuan Mao et al 2016 ApJS 224 26

Analysis of fluxes and spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of 2214 blazars is used to verify systematic SED trends, like the anticorrelation between radio luminosity and synchrotron peak frequency.