Bedtime Astronomy

New astronomical research is challenging our understanding of both stellar atmospheres and the origins of the Milky Way.

Observations from the CHARA Array show that nearby stars fade toward their edges more strongly in infrared light than current models predict, potentially affecting how astronomers measure stars and exoplanets.

Meanwhile, the MEGATRON simulations are revealing how the first generations of stars and galaxies may have shaped the Milky Way’s early history, incorporating the effects of Population III stars and supernovae.

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Scientists have discovered that Earth’s center of mass is constantly shifting as water, snow, ice, and air move around the planet.

Using satellites, GPS data, and improved models, researchers found these seasonal movements are smaller than previously thought—but still large enough to matter for GPS, global mapping, and precision navigation. The findings reveal just how much Earth's surface is constantly reshaping its position in space.

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New observations are challenging a long-standing idea about supermassive black holes. Data from thousands of galaxies suggest these giants may grow without violent mergers, using slower processes hidden within their host galaxies.

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NASA is sending new instruments to the Moon to investigate a possible underground lava tube. The GIMLI mission could reveal what lies beneath the lunar surface while offering new clues about the Moon’s volcanic past.

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The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered clues to violent collisions happening around young stars. By studying the dust left behind, astronomers are revealing how these cosmic impacts may resemble the chaotic events that shaped our own solar system.

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