Latest Articles for Astrobiology

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 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

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 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

Nuclear Theory Unraveling the Mysteries of Neutron Stars

New discoveries about neutron stars reveal surprising properties and behaviors.

Len Brandes, Wolfram Weise

2025-03-27T03:09:14+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Clouds in Hydrogen-Rich Atmospheres: A New Perspective

Discover how hydrogen-rich atmospheres shape cloud formation on distant planets.

Jacob T. Seeley, Robin D. Wordsworth

2025-03-24T04:18:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Quest for Life on Rocky Planets

Scientists investigate rocky planets for potential life and atmospheric conditions.

Brandon Park Coy, Jegug Ih, Edwin S. Kite

2025-03-23T16:21:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mysteries of Dark Comets Revealed

New discoveries of dark comets reshape our understanding of space and life on Earth.

Darryl Z. Seligman, Davide Farnocchia, Marco Micheli

2025-03-19T08:51:50+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Curious Super-Earths: Potential Homes Beyond Our World

Discover super-Earths and their potential for supporting life.

Mangesh Daspute, Amri Wandel, Ravi Kumar Kopparapu

2025-03-14T18:12:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Fiery Secrets of Lava Planets

Discover how lava planets reveal the history of our universe.

Harrison Nicholls, Raymond T. Pierrehumbert, Tim Lichtenberg

2025-02-27T18:21:44+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Searching for Life Beyond Earth

A look into the factors influencing the search for extraterrestrial life.

Dennis Höning, Ludmila Carone, Philipp Baumeister

2025-02-26T08:07:46+00:00 ― 8 min read

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics Riding the Cosmic Waves: Gravitational Discoveries

Unraveling the mysteries of gravitational waves through pulsars and astrometry.

N. M. Jiménez Cruz, Ameek Malhotra, Gianmassimo Tasinato

2025-02-18T09:03:46+00:00 ― 7 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Cosmic Journey of Solar Energetic Particles

Learn how particles from the Sun travel through space.

T. Laitinen, S. Dalla

2025-02-17T21:07:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Populations and Evolution The Origins of Life: A Simple Story

Explore how life began with simple cells and evolved into complex organisms.

Søren Toxvaerd

2025-02-17T07:02:12+00:00 ― 7 min read

Astrophysics of Galaxies The Hidden Dance of Dark Matter

Explore the mysterious behaviors of dark matter and quantum mechanics.

Martin Houde, Fereshteh Rajabi

2025-02-04T19:27:12+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into TRAPPIST-1 Planets

Scientists tackle stellar contamination to study atmospheres of distant worlds.

Alexander D. Rathcke, Lars A. Buchhave, Julien De Wit

2025-02-04T10:41:46+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Lunar Olivine: Insights from Space

Research reveals softness of lunar olivine impacts future space missions.

P. Grèbol-Tomàs, J. Ibáñez-Insa, J. M. Trigo-Rodríguez

2025-02-02T04:33:38+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Sub-Neptunes: The Enigmatic Water Worlds

Exploring the potential of sub-Neptunes in the search for extraterrestrial life.

Artyom Aguichine, Natalie Batalha, Jonathan J. Fortney

2025-02-01T19:48:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena PKS 1510-089: A Cosmic Spectacle

Discover the dynamic behavior of the blazar PKS 1510-089 and its jets.

Alfredo Amador-Portes, Vahram Chavushyan, Víctor M. Patiño-Álvarez

2025-01-29T05:49:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Searching for Habitable Worlds Beyond Earth

Scientists study planets to find those suitable for life beyond our own.

Arthur D. Adams, Christopher Colose, Aronne Merrelli

2025-01-26T02:11:34+00:00 ― 8 min read