Unusual, long-lasting gamma-ray burst challenges theories about these powerful cosmic explosions that make gold, uranium and other heavy metals
Gamma-ray bursts occur when a massive star explodes or when two neutron stars merge. A newly discovered burst has puzzled astronomers, as it lasted much longer than astronomers would have expected.
Simone Dichiara, Assistant Research Professor of Astrophysics, Penn State •
conversation
Dec. 21, 2022 • ~6 min
Dec. 21, 2022 • ~6 min
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Astrology and astronomy were once practiced side by side by scientists like Galileo and Kepler. And they’re more similar than you might think.
Carl Craver, Professor of Philosophy and Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis •
conversation
Dec. 19, 2022 • ~8 min
Dec. 19, 2022 • ~8 min
How the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a surprisingly bright, complex and element-filled early universe – Podcast
It has been one year since the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope and six months since the first pictures were released. Astronomers are already learning unexpected things about the early universe.
Nehal El-Hadi, Science + Technology Editor, The Conversation •
conversation
Dec. 15, 2022 • ~6 min
Dec. 15, 2022 • ~6 min
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