Cosmic Puzzles: New Research Sheds Light on Why Our Solar System Lacks a Mini-Neptune
The study of “exoplanets,” the sci-fi-sounding name for all planets in the cosmos beyond our own solar system, is a pretty new field. Mainly, exoplanet…
The study of “exoplanets,” the sci-fi-sounding name for all planets in the cosmos beyond our own solar system, is a pretty new field. Mainly, exoplanet…
A low carbon abundance in planetary atmospheres, which the James Webb Space Telescope can detect, could be a signature of habitability. Scientists at MIT, the…
High-tech telescopes search for chemicals necessary for life on Earth. The next generation of advanced telescopes could sharpen the hunt for potential extraterrestrial life by…
Researchers have discovered evidence of a colossal exoplanet collision, marked by a glowing cloud of gas and dust, through observations of a young star’s unusual…
Simulations provide a potential explanation for the mysterious gap in the size distribution of super-Earths. Ordinarily, planets in evolved planetary systems, such as the Solar…
A new super-Earth, TOI-715 b, found 137 light-years away could harbor conditions for life, orbiting within the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. A…
NASA’s CUTE spacecraft, despite its small size, has significantly advanced our knowledge of “hot Jupiters,” revealing varied atmospheric behaviors and contributing to our understanding of…
Astronomers have uncovered a rare finding: a small, chilly exoplanet accompanied by a significantly larger outer companion, providing new insights into how Earth-like planets are…
Professor Amri Wandel from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has introduced groundbreaking research with the potential to transform our understanding of habitable exoplanets. His latest…
Six-exoplanet system offers glimpse into planet formation and evolution. With an arsenal of advanced technology, scientists have found a multi-planet star system that provides a…
New Earth-sized exoplanet HD 63433 d, discovered by astronomers using TESS, is exceptionally young and orbits closely around a Sun-like star, presenting extreme heat and…
Researchers at the European XFEL suspect effects on complex magnetic field. An international team of researchers led by Mungo Frost from the SLAC research center…
Steamy World Could Be a Sample of Water-Rich Planets Throughout Our Galaxy The search for life in space goes hand-in-hand with the search for water…
Scientists state that this discovery offers a rare chance to examine the physics influencing thousands of other planets. WASP-69b experiences unending extreme temperatures. This massive…
“It’s a useful planet because it may be like an early Earth” HD 63433d, a new Earth-sized planet discovered by astronomers, offers a rare glimpse…
A new study reveals that “diamond rain” on icy planets like Neptune and Uranus forms under less extreme conditions than previously believed. This phenomenon influences…
Observations with JWST’s MIRI detect water vapor, sulfur dioxide, and sand clouds in the atmosphere of WASP-107b. A team of European astronomers, co-led by MPIA…
Astronomers used the JWST to study the atmosphere of the exoplanet HAT-P-18 b, finding water vapor and CO2 while emphasizing the impact of the host…