Nature Astronomy, Published online: 27 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02370-0 The landscape of potential hills and valleys in the Universe can be discerned by the motion of galaxies towards mass concentrations and away from voids. Space can be segmented into ‘basins of

Nature Astronomy, Published online: 26 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02372-y The differences between the estimated and measured organic matter abundances of asteroid Ryugu may result from variations in the superficial organic matter distribution, porosity of the asteroid’s surface or the observation geometries

Nature Astronomy, Published online: 26 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02369-7 The 3D shapes of fractures and veins observed in Ryugu samples indicate formation by freeze–thaw, hinting that the melting and freezing of ice control the flow of water and the extent of

Nature Astronomy, Published online: 26 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02375-9 An Earth-mass planet is found to have a white dwarf host—the final evolutionary stage of Sun-like stars. This system suggests that terrestrial planets in Earth-like orbits may avoid being engulfed during the

Nature Astronomy, Published online: 25 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02366-w Hydrated ammonium–magnesium–phosphorus-rich grains have been discovered in Ryugu samples. Embedded within an organic-rich phyllosilicate matrix, they may have been a key source of phosphorus and nitrogen in early terrestrial water reservoirs. —————

Nature Astronomy, Published online: 25 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41550-024-02357-x Two ‘outrigger’ telescopes were added to CHIME, leading to the localization at detection of FRB 20210603A. The burst originated from deep within the star-forming disk of its host galaxy. ————— Free Secure