Tabby's Star Megastructure Mystery Continues To Intrigue

Last fall, astronomers were surprised when the Kepler mission reported some anomalous readings from KIC 8462852 (aka. Tabby's Star). After noticing a strange and sudden drop in brightness, speculation began as to what could be causing it - with some going so far as to suggest that it was an alien megastructure. Naturally, the speculation didn't last long, as further observations revealed no signs of intelligent life or artificial structures. But the mystery of the strange dimming has not gone aw...