Highlights from AAS Nova: 18–31 August 2024

AAS Nova provides brief highlights of recently published articles from the AAS journals, i.e., The Astronomical Journal (AJ), The Astrophysical Journal (ApJ), ApJ Letters, ApJ Supplements, The Planetary Science Journal, and Research Notes of the AAS. The website's intent is to gain broader exposure for AAS authors and to provide astronomy researchers and enthusiasts with summaries of recent, interesting research across a wide range of astronomical fields.

The following are the AAS Nova highlights from the past two weeks; follow the links to read more, or visit AAS Nova for more posts.

30 August 2024
The Odds of the Unthinkable
An asteroid named Apophis is almost definitely going to miss Earth during a close flyby in 2029. But could it be diverted onto a more dangerous path through a collision with a smaller asteroid before then?

28 August 2024
A Baby Planet Reveals Its Hiding Place
Hot Jupiter TOI-1480 b just got a new companion. What does this mean for how hot Jupiters form?

27 August 2024
Black Hole Fireworks: Tidal Disruption Events Light Up Supermassive Black Holes
Astrobites reports on the radio signals from stars being ripped apart by supermassive black holes.

26 August 2024
The Quest to Watch a Supernova in Real Time
Recent upgrades to a powerful neutrino detector may help us spot future nearby supernovae before they burst onto the scene in visible light.