The cosmic origin of the rapid neutron capture elements

The cosmic origin of the rapid neutron capture elements

The cosmic origin of the rapid neutron capture elements The processes that create the elements that make up the periodic table were laid down theoretically in the late 1950s, but the cosmic forges that actually carry out these processes have been more difficult to...
Magneto-luminescence: from neutron stars to planets

Magneto-luminescence: from neutron stars to planets

Magneto-luminescence: from neutron stars to planets Magnetic fields play an important but often little understood role in many astrophysical scenarios. In astrophysical bodies, magnetism often drives their observable behaviour, making them outshine the rest of the...
New lanterns to illuminate (ultra) light dark matter

New lanterns to illuminate (ultra) light dark matter

New lanterns to illuminate (ultra) light dark matter The landscape of dark matter models extends to masses well below those accessible by traditional detectors, based on nuclear recoil. In particular axions and axion-like particles are in this category. A new battery...