Physics - Earth and Planetary Astrophysics

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsNew Insights into Ganymede's Auroras

Study reveals brightness variations of auroras on Ganymede during Jupiter's eclipse.

Zachariah Milby, Katherine de Kleer, Carl Schmidt

2025-06-11T23:39:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsHow Heat Influences Planet Growth in Dust Rings

Heat from young planets affects dust ring dynamics and planet formation.

Daniel P. Cummins, James E. Owen

2025-06-11T21:10:48+00:00 ― 8 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsCrafting a Telescope Observation Proposal

A guide to writing effective telescope observation proposals.

C. G. Díaz, R. Petrucci, L. V. Ferrero

2025-06-11T19:28:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsNew Tool Targets Exozodiacal Dust in Planet Searches

Toy Coronagraph aids in understanding how dust obscures exoplanet detection.

Yu-Chia Lin

2025-06-11T18:41:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsESCAPE Project: Advancing Exoplanet Detection

The ESCAPE project aims to enhance exoplanet discovery using new imaging techniques.

Lisa Altinier, Élodie Choquet, Arthur Vigan

2025-06-11T18:18:06+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsClassifying Small Bodies in Our Solar System

Understanding small bodies helps reveal the history of our Solar System.

Alvaro Alvarez-Candal

2025-06-11T18:10:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsFuture of Land Plants in a Changing Sun

Research reveals potential for land plants to adapt longer to climate changes.

R. J. Graham, Itay Halevy, Dorian Abbot

2025-06-11T13:20:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar AstrophysicsStudying Brown Dwarfs and White Dwarfs in Binary Systems

Insights into brown dwarf atmospheres from unique binary systems.

Jenni R. French, Sarah L. Casewell, Rachael C. Amaro

2025-06-11T04:41:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsThe Effects of Interstellar Clouds on Earth's Atmosphere

Investigating how interstellar clouds influenced Earth's atmospheric changes over millions of years.

Jesse A. Miller, Merav Opher, Maria Hatzaki

2025-06-11T03:54:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsWilson-Harrington: The Active Asteroid Enigma

A new study reveals Wilson-Harrington's surprising active nature.

Sunho Jin, Masateru Ishiguro, Jooyeon Geem

2025-06-10T21:22:06+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsK2-18 b: A Glimpse into Exoplanetary Conditions

Investigating the unique atmospheric conditions of K2-18 b and its potential for life.

Cindy N. Luu, Xinting Yu, Christopher R. Glein

2025-06-10T17:50:09+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsUnraveling the Asynchronous Rotation of Hot Jupiters

Investigation reveals complex interactions affecting hot Jupiter rotation.

Marek Wazny, Kristen Menou

2025-06-10T12:59:42+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsImpact of External Photoevaporation on Protoplanetary Discs

Study reveals how external factors affect planet formation in protoplanetary discs.

Nelson Ndugu, Bertram Bitsch, Julia Lena Lienert

2025-06-10T11:49:03+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsNew Insights into L 98-59 c's Atmosphere

A study reveals possible atmospheric conditions on the exoplanet L 98-59 c.

Nicholas Scarsdale, Nicholas Wogan, Hannah R. Wakeford

2025-06-10T11:09:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar AstrophysicsNew Evidence Confirms Tidal Tails of Blanco 1

Study reveals strong evidence for tidal tails around the open cluster Blanco 1.

Lizhou Sha, Andrew M. Vanderburg, Luke G. Bouma

2025-06-10T11:01:57+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsClouds on Tidally-Locked Planets and Their Impact on Observations

Clouds on tidally-locked planets can mislead our analysis of atmospheric conditions.

Diana Powell, Robin Wordsworth, Karin Öberg

2025-06-10T10:46:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsNew Discoveries of Giant Planets in Our Galaxy

Three new giant planets challenge existing ideas on planet formation.

G. Mantovan, T. G. Wilson, L. Borsato

2025-06-10T09:43:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsInsights into Zodiacal Dust: Parker Solar Probe Findings

Research reveals new details on small dust grains in the inner solar system.

J. R. Szalay, P. Pokorný, D. M. Malaspina

2025-06-10T08:48:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsNew Exoplanets Discovered Around M-Type Stars

Study confirms five new planets and identifies two potential candidates.

A. Peláez-Torres, E. Esparza-Borges, E. Pallé

2025-06-10T08:40:39+00:00 ― 8 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsNew Techniques in Millimeter-Wave Observations

Researchers improve millimeter-wave VLBI methods for better astronomical insights.

Shuangjing Xu, Taehyun Jung, Bo Zhang

2025-06-10T06:50:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar AstrophysicsImpact of Energetic Particles on Exoplanet Atmospheres

Energetic particles shape the chemistry of exoplanet atmospheres, influencing the potential for life.

D. Rodgers-Lee

2025-06-10T06:11:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar AstrophysicsNew Method for Measuring Stellar Temperatures

Scientists develop a technique for precise stellar temperature measurement.

Étienne Artigau, Charles Cadieux, Neil J. Cook

2025-06-10T05:55:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsStudying TOI-836: A Look at Exoplanet Atmospheres

New findings reveal details about atmospheres of planets in the TOI-836 system.

Michael Zhang, Jacob L. Bean, David Wilson

2025-06-09T21:17:42+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsSearching for Signals in TRAPPIST-1

Scientists seek signs of intelligent life in TRAPPIST-1's unique planetary setup.

Nick Tusay, Sofia Z. Sheikh, Evan L. Sneed

2025-06-09T20:46:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsComet 12P/Pons-Brooks: Insights from Recent Outbursts

2023 outbursts of Comet 12P reveal complexities in gas emissions and composition.

Lea Ferellec, Cyrielle Opitom, Abbie Donaldson

2025-06-09T17:53:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsIntroducing RISTRETTO: A New Tool for Exoplanet Research

RISTRETTO aims to reveal details of nearby exoplanet atmospheres.

N. Blind, M. Shinde, I. Dinis

2025-06-09T15:40:09+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsMars' Atmosphere and the Impact of Xenon Loss

Investigating how cosmic impacts shaped the atmosphere of Mars through xenon changes.

Oliver Shorttle, Homa Saeidfirozeh, Paul Rimmer

2025-06-09T12:08:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsK2-237b: A Hot Jupiter's Journey

Study reveals K2-237b's migration toward its star through transit timing variations.

Fan Yang, Richard J. Long, Eamonn Kerins

2025-06-09T12:00:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Fluid DynamicsAdvancements in Rapidly Rotating Fluid Flows

Research reveals new methods for studying complex fluid behaviors under rapid rotation.

Adrian van Kan, Keith Julien, Benjamin Miquel

2025-06-09T08:36:15+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsAnalyzing Exoplanet Atmospheres with JWST Data

This study examines the role of pressure-temperature profiles in retrieving exoplanet atmospheric data.

Simon Schleich, Sudeshna Boro Saikia, Quentin Changeat

2025-06-09T05:04:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for AstrophysicsAdvancements in Spectroastrometry with Photonic Lanterns

Photonic lanterns improve spectroastrometry, enhancing observations of distant stars and planets.

Yoo Jung Kim, Michael P. Fitzgerald, Jonathan Lin

2025-06-09T04:40:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsUnderstanding the Small Bodies of Our Solar System

A look at minor planets, asteroids, comets, and their roles in the Solar System.

Quanzhi Ye

2025-06-08T16:38:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsClassifying Exoplanets: A New Approach

A new system categorizes exoplanets to identify potential for life and their features.

E. Plávalová, A. Rosaev

2025-06-08T10:06:03+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsThe Dynamics of Protoplanetary Discs

A closer look at how stars and planets form from protoplanetary discs.

Sahl Rowther, Daniel J. Price, Christophe Pinte

2025-06-08T07:36:54+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsThe Impact of Exoplanet Rotation on Atmospheres

How the spin of exoplanets shapes their atmospheres and habitability.

Nicholas Scarsdale, C. E. Harman, Thomas J. Fauchez

2025-06-08T06:57:39+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsRepulsive Effects in Close Orbiting Bodies

Exploring how celestial bodies repel each other in gas-filled disks.

F. J. Sanchez-Salcedo, F. S. Masset, S. Cornejo

2025-06-08T06:49:48+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsTracing the Sun's Birth and Its Impact on the Solar System

Discover how the Sun's formation environment shaped our Solar System.

Steve Desch, Núria Miret-Roig

2025-06-08T05:15:36+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsInvestigating the Neptunian Desert and Ridge

Research reveals intriguing patterns in the distribution of Neptune-like planets.

A. Castro-González, V. Bourrier, J. Lillo-Box

2025-06-08T02:46:27+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsGalactic Influences on Planet Formation

New research reveals how galactic factors affect the occurrence of tightly-packed planetary systems.

Sarah Ballard

2025-06-08T01:51:30+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary AstrophysicsTracking Near-Earth Objects: The ATLAS System

Learn how ATLAS monitors asteroids and comets to protect Earth.

Rogerio Deienno, Larry Denneau, David Nesvorný

2025-06-08T01:20:06+00:00 ― 5 min read