Brian Koberlein

Astrophysicist and Author

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Breath of Life
Astronomers detect oxygen in the most distant galaxy yet discovered.
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The Star Grinder
A swarm of black holes at the center of our galaxy could explain why we don’t see large stars in that region.
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Malcolm in the Middle
An analysis of LIGO data finds evidence of merging intermediate mass black holes.
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Life in the Fast Lane
The Extremely Large Telescope could detect life on another planet in a matter of hours.
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Dirty Window
Astronomers have mapped the dust in our galaxy and how it hinders our view of the cosmos.
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Built Different
Large planets form in different ways than small ones, which affects their orbits as well.
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Mega-Magnetic
We now have a better understanding of how magnetars generate such strong magnetic fields.
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The Dry Life
The presence of atmospheric sulfur could test the limits of planetary habitable zones.