Black hole, neutron star or something new? We discovered an object that defies explanation

It’s too heavy to be a neutron star and too light to be a black hole. So what is it?

Benjamin Stappers, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Manchester • conversation
Jan. 18, 2024 • ~6 min

Zombie worlds: five spooky planets orbiting dead stars

A handful of zombie planets have been spotted – thought to have been born after the death of their host stars.

Gareth Dorrian, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Space Science, University of Birmingham • conversation
Oct. 28, 2022 • ~8 min

Three scientists on what we learned from the Arecibo radio telescope

The Arecibo radio telescope has collapsed but its amazing discoveries will live on.

Karen Masters, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Haverford College • conversation
Dec. 7, 2020 • ~8 min

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