First Detection of Magnetism in Massive Stars Beyond Our Galaxy
New findings reveal magnetic fields in three massive stars in the Magellanic Clouds, shedding light on the influence of magnetism on stellar evolution and the…
Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics News
The Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) is a prominent German research facility focused on the study of astrophysics. Situated in Potsdam, near Berlin, the institute conducts comprehensive research in areas such as cosmic magnetic fields, extragalactic astrophysics, and stellar physics. AIP is also involved in the development of research technology, including high-resolution spectrographs and robotic telescopes. As a member of the Leibniz Association, which is a union of independent German research institutes, AIP collaborates extensively with other institutions globally to advance our understanding of the universe.
Old Stars May Be Prime Locations for Finding Alien Life
New studies reveal that older stars have weaker magnetic braking, suggesting that they might be prime locations for finding alien life. Once upon a cosmic…
Galactic Timekeepers: Decoding the Ages of Solitary Stars With Gyrochronology
Gyrochronology, a technique for estimating star ages based on rotation, has been extended from cluster stars to field stars, revealing consistent aging patterns and broadening…
Magnetic Mystique: A Deeper Look at Massive Star Systems
A new study reveals that magnetic fields are common in star systems with large blue stars, challenging prior beliefs and providing insights into the evolution…
Shattering Astrophysical Myths: The Surprising Prevalence of Galactic Winds
Recent research using the MUSE instrument shows that galactic winds, vital for galaxy evolution, are a common occurrence in the universe, challenging previous assumptions about…
Unveiling the Cosmic Shadows: Discovering the Local Group’s Hidden Galaxies
Researchers forecast the discovery of faint, expansive galaxies, potentially reshaping cosmic understanding and galaxy formation theories. Using the most accurate and detailed cosmological simulations available,…
Redefining Cosmic Norms: Dwarf Galaxies and the Dark Matter Enigma
Recent Gaia satellite findings suggest that dwarf galaxies are transient and less influenced by dark matter than previously believed, challenging long-held assumptions about their nature…
Unveiling the Cosmos: Astronomers Discover Rare White Dwarf Pulsar
Astronomers have discovered a rare white dwarf pulsar, advancing our understanding of stellar evolution and magnetic fields in white dwarfs. This discovery supports the dynamo…
Unveiling the Fury: Cool Stars’ Intense Winds and the Threat to Exoplanets
A groundbreaking study reveals that cool stars with strong magnetic fields produce powerful stellar winds, crucial information for assessing the habitability of exoplanetary systems. Employing…
Riding the Cosmic Wave: How Plasma Instability Is Changing Our View of the Universe
Scientists from the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) have discovered a new plasma instability that promises to revolutionize our understanding of the origin of…
Needle in a Haystack: Planetary Nebulae Detected in Distant Galaxies
Using data from the MUSE instrument, researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP) succeeded in detecting extremely faint planetary nebulae in distant galaxies….
Largest Rotating Structures in the Universe Discovered – Fantastic Cosmic Filaments Where Galaxies Are Relatively Just Specs of Dust
By mapping the motion of galaxies in huge filaments that connect the cosmic web, astronomers at the Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam (AIP), in collaboration…
Astronomers Discover that the Milky Way Wobbles
Astronomers have discovered that Milky Way makes small wobbling or squishing movements, acting like a huge flag fluttering in the wind. 22 October 2013. Astronomers…
“Cosmic Web Stripping” – A New Way of Explaining the Lack of Observed Dwarf Galaxies
An international team of researchers has identified “Cosmic Web Stripping” as a new way of explaining the lack of observed dwarf galaxies as compared with…
The Possibility of Life on Extrasolar Moons
A new study examines the probability of life existing on extrasolar moons, identifying tidal heating as a criterion for exomoon habitability and devising a theoretical…