The cards below are populated weekly by a GitHub Actions workflow that queries my NASA ADS library, generates a short plain-language summary using a small language model, and extracts a representative figure from each paper. For the complete publication record see my ADS library or my ORCID profile.

Figure from The Sensitivity of Substructure Lensing to SIDM Core-collapse Model Variation

arXiv e-prints 2026

The Sensitivity of Substructure Lensing to SIDM Core-collapse Model Variation

Mace, Charlie, A. Benson, et al.

This study highlights the sensitivity of gravitational lensing to variations in the modeling of core-collapse in self-interacting dark matter subhalos. The findings indicate that small changes in halo evolution can significantly affect lensing predictions, which is crucial for future analyses in understanding dark matter.

Figure from Connection between Galaxy Morphology and Dark-matter Halo Structure. II. Predicting Disk Structure from Dark-matter Halo Properties

The Astrophysical Journal 2026

Connection between Galaxy Morphology and Dark-matter Halo Structure. II. Predicting Disk Structure from Dark-matter Halo Properties

Liang, Jinning, A. Benson, et al.

This study reveals that the structure of galactic disks can be accurately predicted from the properties of their dark-matter halos, highlighting the influence of baryonic processes on halo characteristics. The findings provide valuable empirical relations for modeling galaxy structures, particularly emphasizing the differences in predictions based on halo mass and redshift.

Figure from DiffstarPop: A generative physical model of galaxy star formation history

The Open Journal of Astrophysics 2026

DiffstarPop: A generative physical model of galaxy star formation history

Alarcon, Alex, A. Benson, et al.

DiffstarPop is a new model that accurately simulates the star formation histories of galaxies by linking them to the mass assembly of dark matter halos. This tool can efficiently generate large catalogs of synthetic galaxies, enhancing our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution in cosmological simulations.

Figure from Calibrating the self-interacting dark matter gravothermal catastrophe with <inline-formula><mml:math><mml:mi>N</mml:mi></mml:math></inline-formula>-body simulations

Physical Review D 2026

Calibrating the self-interacting dark matter gravothermal catastrophe with N-body simulations

Mace, Charlie, A. Benson, et al.

This study calibrates the heat transfer parameter in self-interacting dark matter models using advanced simulations, revealing that this parameter is consistent across various halo conditions. The findings provide a reliable model for predicting dark matter halo evolution, streamlining comparisons with simulations and enhancing our understanding of dark matter dynamics.

Figure from Advancing stellar streams as a dark matter probe ─ I: effects of subhalo density profile

Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society 2026

Advancing stellar streams as a dark matter probe ─ I: effects of subhalo density profile

Menker, Paul, A. Benson, et al.

This research develops a more accurate model for predicting gaps in stellar streams caused by dark matter substructures, finding that the number of expected gaps is significantly higher than previously estimated. This advancement enhances the potential of stellar streams as tools for probing dark matter properties.

Figure from Correlation between baryonic process and galaxy assembly bias

arXiv e-prints 2026

Correlation between baryonic process and galaxy assembly bias

Xiao, Zilan, A. Benson, et al.

This study establishes a direct link between baryonic processes and galaxy assembly bias, revealing that gas cooling and stellar feedback are key factors influencing galaxy clustering. The findings offer valuable insights for improving galaxy survey models and understanding the role of baryonic physics in galaxy formation.