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Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Unlocking the Secrets of the Night Sky

The LSST aims to capture the wonders of the cosmos over a decade.

James E. Robinson, Megan E. Schwamb, R. Lynne Jones

2025-04-24T22:23:24+00:00 ― 6 min read

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Earth and Planetary Astrophysics WASP-77Ab: A Hot Jupiter's Secrets

Discover the intriguing atmosphere of WASP-77Ab, a fascinating exoplanet.

Zewen Jiang, Wei Wang, Guo Chen

2025-04-20T14:41:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Venus: The Secrets Beneath the Clouds

Is Venus a dry wasteland or did it once have oceans?

Tereza Constantinou, Oliver Shorttle, Paul B. Rimmer

2025-04-19T10:49:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Lithium Mystery of White Dwarfs

Astronomers investigate unexpected lithium in ancient stars called white dwarfs.

Benjamin C. Kaiser, J. Christopher Clemens, Simon Blouin

2025-04-19T10:01:26+00:00 ― 9 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Nursery: Icy Pebbles and Planet Formation

Discover how icy pebbles shape the origins of planets and comets.

Lizxandra Flores-Rivera, Michiel Lambrechts, Sacha Gavino

2025-04-18T16:30:34+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Uncovering the Secrets of Centaurs

A look into the unique Centaurs discovered by the Pan-STARRS1 survey.

Jacob A. Kurlander, Matthew J. Holman, Pedro H. Bernardinelli

2025-04-18T14:55:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Hidden Planets of Binary Stars

Researchers reveal a mystery of missing planets around short-period binary stars.

Saahit Mogan, J. J. Zanazzi

2025-04-18T07:45:08+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Diomedes: Insights from a Trojan Asteroid

Learn about Diomedes, a Trojan asteroid revealing early solar system secrets.

H. Dutra, M. Assafin, B. Sicardy

2025-04-18T01:23:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Secrets of Ultra-Hot Jupiter TOI-1518 b

Discover the atmosphere and wind dynamics of the extreme exoplanet TOI-1518 b.

A. Simonnin, V. Parmentier, J. P. Wardenier

2025-04-17T15:02:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Water Mystery: How Asteroids Delivered Earth's Life Source

Uncovering the origins of Earth's water through icy asteroids and gas delivery.

Quentin Kral, Paul Huet, Camille Bergez-Casalou

2025-04-17T09:27:40+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Why the Moon Lacks Volatile Elements

Uncovering the reasons behind the Moon's missing volatile elements.

Gustavo Madeira, Leandro Esteves, Sebastien Charnoz

2025-04-17T02:17:46+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Quest for Life on Rocky Planets

Investigating rocky planets in habitable zones for signs of life.

Benjamin Taysum, Iris van Zelst, John Lee Grenfell

2025-04-16T15:09:02+00:00 ― 6 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Solar System's Wild Ride Through the Galaxy

Discover how our solar system's movement shapes life on Earth.

Junichi Baba, Takuji Tsujimoto, Takayuki R. Saitoh

2025-04-15T03:19:32+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics TOI-4994b: The Warm Saturn of Exoplanets

Astronomers discover TOI-4994b, a fascinating warm cousin of Saturn.

Romy Rodriguez Martinez, Jason D. Eastman, Karen Collins

2025-04-14T11:24:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Unveiling the Secrets of LP 890-9

Discover the potential for life on the intriguing planet LP 890-9 c.

Rory Barnes, Laura N. R. do Amaral, Jessica Birky

2025-04-14T02:38:46+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics White Dwarfs: Hosts of Potential Life

Discover how white dwarfs can support life-friendly planets.

Aomawa L. Shields, Eric T. Wolf, Eric Agol

2025-04-13T23:27:42+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Triple Star Systems: Cosmic Dynamics Revealed

Discover the fascinating world of triple star systems and their celestial interactions.

Tongyu He, Jiao Li, Jiangdan Li

2025-04-13T16:17:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics WASP-17b: The Hot Jupiter with Water Mysteries

Scientists uncover water and hydrogen in the atmosphere of WASP-17b.

Dana R. Louie, Elijah Mullens, Lili Alderson

2025-04-10T15:03:16+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Exoplanet Discovery: OGLE-2012-BLG-0563Lb

Astronomers reveal a Jupiter-like exoplanet orbiting a K dwarf star using advanced techniques.

David P. Bennett, Aparna Bhattacharya, Jean-Philippe Beaulieu

2025-04-10T07:53:22+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Spin Behind Planetesimal Growth

How impacts shape the growth and spin of planetesimals in the cosmos.

Stephen Luniewski, Maggie Ju, A. C. Quillen

2025-04-09T14:22:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Giant Planets Around M-Dwarfs: An Insight

Discoveries reveal intriguing details about giant planets orbiting smaller stars.

Shubham Kanodia

2025-04-09T04:01:32+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics TOI-1685 b: A Rocky Exoplanet Exposed

New findings reveal TOI-1685 b as a barren, airless rocky world.

Rafael Luque, Brandon Park Coy, Qiao Xue

2025-04-09T02:26:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Impact Flashes: The Moon's Hidden Stories

Lunar flashes reveal secrets of meteoroid impacts and future space exploration.

Da Song, Hong-bo Cai, Shen Wang

2025-04-08T01:45:14+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Planet Formation

Discover how water shapes the birth of planets in protoplanetary disks.

Whittney Easterwood, Anusha Kalyaan, Andrea Banzatti

2025-04-06T23:28:56+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Curious Case of Planetary Orbits

New research explores odd orbits of giant planets in our solar system.

Garett Brown, Renu Malhotra, Hanno Rein

2025-04-06T17:54:34+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics DARWEN: A New Tool in Exoplanet Research

DARWEN simplifies the study of exoplanet atmospheres, aiding life discovery.

A. Lira-Barria, J. N. Harvey, T. Konings

2025-04-05T15:38:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Discovery of Water Ice in Protoplanetary Disk 114-426

Scientists find water ice in protoplanetary disk 114-426, hinting at potential for life.

Nicholas P. Ballering, L. Ilsedore Cleeves, Ryan D. Boyden

2025-04-05T14:50:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Search for Sodium in Exoplanets

Scientists investigate sodium in gas giant atmospheres to reveal planetary secrets.

D. Sicilia, L. Malavolta, G. Scandariato

2025-04-05T08:28:22+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Fascinating World of Be Stars

Learn about Be stars and their intriguing gas discs in binary systems.

M. W. Suffak, C. E. Jones, A. C. Carciofi

2025-04-05T06:52:50+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Asteroid Pompeja: A Cosmic Enigma

Study reveals unique features and behaviors of asteroid Pompeja.

Oriel A. Humes, Josef Hanuš

2025-04-04T15:45:16+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Secrets of Water Ice in Space

Discover how water ice reacts to energetic particles in space.

Chantal Tinner, André Galli, Fiona Bär

2025-04-04T09:23:08+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Astrosphere: A Star's Protective Bubble

Discover how stars influence their planets through astrospheres and cosmic rays.

K. Scherer, K. Herbst, N. E. Engelbrecht

2025-04-04T03:48:46+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mystery of AB Aurigae b: Dust Emissions Explained

Investigating the elusive dust emissions around the planet candidate AB Aurigae b.

Yuhito Shibaike, Jun Hashimoto, Ruobing Dong

2025-04-03T19:03:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Mysteries of Mini Neptunes in TOI-1803

Astronomers unveil insights into mini Neptunes orbiting star TOI-1803.

T. Zingales, L. Malavolta, L. Borsato

2025-04-02T07:13:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Life Cycle of T Tauri Stars in NGC 2264

Discover the dynamic growth and rotation of young stars in NGC 2264.

Laurin M. Gray, Katherine L. Rhode, Catrina M. Hamilton-Drager

2025-04-02T03:15:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mysteries of Atmospheric Escape and Helium Triplet

Discover how gas giants lose their atmospheres and the significance of helium triplet.

Matthäus Schulik, James Owen

2025-04-01T08:56:22+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Life Cycle of Planetary Atmospheres

Discover the fascinating dynamics of secondary atmospheres on planets.

Richard D. Chatterjee, Raymond T. Pierrehumbert

2025-03-31T21:47:38+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Secrets of Protoplanetary Discs

Uncovering how gas and dust create planets around young stars.

Tamara Molyarova, Eduard Vorobyov, Vitaly Akimkin

2025-03-31T11:26:40+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Protoplanetary Discs

Uncover the dramatic life cycle of protoplanetary discs and their role in planet formation.

Alfie Robinson, James E. Owen, Richard A. Booth

2025-03-31T02:41:14+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Uncovering Star Birth in NGC 3603

JWST reveals secrets of star formation in a vibrant cosmic nursery.

Ciarán Rogers, Guido de Marchi, Bernhard Brandl

2025-03-28T18:09:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics TOI-4504: The Dynamic Exoplanet System

A look into the intriguing TOI-4504 star system and its unique planets.

Michaela Vítková, Rafael Brahm, Trifon Trifonov

2025-03-28T14:10:58+00:00 ― 7 min read