Exploding stars send out powerful bursts of energy − I’m leading a citizen scientist project to classify and learn about these bright flashes

Where specialized algorithms fail to classify star-borne pulses, human volunteers with just a little training can step in.

Amy Lien, Assistant Professor of Physics, University of Tampa • conversation
April 16, 2024 ~7 min

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Some ancient texts record what were likely dying stars, faintly visible from Earth. If close enough, these events can disturb telescopes and even damage the ozone layer.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
March 29, 2024 ~9 min


Curious Kids: can our brains sense electromagnetic waves?

Your brains can perceive some electromagnetic waves – but not without your body’s help.

Damian Cruse, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology, University of Birmingham • conversation
July 14, 2023 ~6 min

Radiation shield polymer may replace lead

A new polymer composite may offer a lighter, non-toxic radiation shielding to replace lead, researchers report.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
May 12, 2020 ~4 min

Stars need a buddy to make gamma-ray bursts

To create gamma ray bursts, the universe's brightest explosions, stars need to be part of a binary system, researchers say.

Peter Thorley-Warwick • futurity
Jan. 13, 2020 ~5 min

‘Pinwheel’ system may upend star death theory

A newly-discovered massive star system, perhaps the first of its kind found in our galaxy, challenges existing ideas about how large stars eventually die.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Nov. 19, 2018 ~4 min

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