Latest Articles for Planetary Science

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Observing Planetary Interactions in Beta Pictoris System

New insights into the debris disk and planetesimal interactions of Beta Pictoris.

Arin M. Avsar, Kevin Wagner, Dániel Apai

2025-06-20T12:09:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Searching for Earth-like Planets

Scientists study planetary systems to find Earth-like planets that may support life.

Jeanne Davoult, Yann Alibert, Lokesh Mishra

2025-06-20T09:48:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics NEID Solar Telescope: Shedding Light on Stellar Activity

NEID Solar Telescope offers insights into the Sun's behavior and exoplanet detection.

Eric B. Ford, Chad F. Bender, Cullen H. Blake

2025-06-20T03:23:33+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Studying Hot Jupiters: Insights from Spitzer

Research reveals new insights into the atmospheres of hot Jupiters.

Lisa Dang, Taylor J. Bell, Ying

2025-06-20T02:44:18+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into HD 209458 b's Atmosphere

Study examines the atmosphere of exoplanet HD 209458 b, focusing on water and HCN detection.

D. Blain, R. Landman, P. Mollière

2025-06-19T14:57:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Hydrogen Peroxide on Europa: Implications for Life

New findings on hydrogen peroxide challenge assumptions about conditions for life on Europa.

Peiyu Wu, Samantha K. Trumbo, Michael E. Brown

2025-06-19T06:11:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics New Insights into Superflare Stars and Radio Emissions

Scientists find radio signals linked to intense energy bursts from superflare stars.

Ivey Davis, Gregg Hallinan, Carlos Ayala

2025-06-19T05:32:36+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Investigating the Porosity of Phobos

Study reveals how porosity affects reflectance on Mars' moon Phobos.

Antonin Wargnier, Olivier Poch, Giovanni Poggiali

2025-06-18T23:00:06+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Do Planets Influence Solar Activity Cycles?

Examining the link between planets and solar cycles in stars.

V. N. Obridko, M. M. Katsova, D. D. Sokoloff

2025-06-18T18:56:45+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Formation of High-Density Exoplanets

High-density exoplanets challenge our views on planet formation and collisions.

Saverio Cambioni, Benjamin P. Weiss, Erik Asphaug

2025-06-18T15:48:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics New Insights into Double Star Systems Kepler-34 and Kepler-35

Research on star systems reveals potential companions and enhances knowledge of circumbinary planets.

Carlos Jurado, Lauren M. Weiss, Laura Daclison

2025-06-18T14:53:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Studying Warm Jupiters Near M-Dwarf Stars

Exploring the atmospheres of warm Jupiters using advanced technology.

Lucas Teinturier, Elsa Ducrot, Benjamin Charnay

2025-06-18T12:47:48+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Insights into the Rocky Exoplanet Gl 486b

New findings reveal Gl 486b likely lacks a thick atmosphere.

Megan Weiner Mansfield, Qiao Xue, Michael Zhang

2025-06-18T12:16:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Precision in Space Astrometry: Measuring the Cosmos

A look into how space astrometry improves our understanding of the universe.

F. Malbet, M. Lizzana, F. Pancher

2025-06-17T22:16:27+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into Exoplanet L 98-59 d's Atmosphere

Researchers find potential signs of an atmosphere on L 98-59 d.

Agnibha Banerjee, Joanna K. Barstow, Amélie Gressier

2025-06-17T17:57:24+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into KELT-9 b's Atmosphere

Researchers investigate the surprising chemistry of KELT-9 b's atmosphere.

Yuya Hayashi, Norio Narita, Akihiko Fukui

2025-06-17T17:26:00+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mysteries of Lava-Ocean Planets

Studying atmospheres to reveal secrets about rocky exoplanets.

Fabian L. Seidler, Paolo A. Sossi, Simon L. Grimm

2025-06-17T05:47:21+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Hot Jupiters: Insights into Exoplanetary Atmospheres

Exploring the albedo and cloud formations of HD 209458 b and WASP-43 b.

K. L. Chubb, D. Samra, Ch. Helling

2025-06-16T20:37:51+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics The Shapes of Exoplanets: A New Perspective

Recent research reveals unique shapes of exoplanets affecting their light and characteristics.

Ben Cassese, Justin Vega, Tiger Lu

2025-06-16T18:24:24+00:00 ― 4 min read

Materials Science Investigating Iron Oxide Behavior Under Extreme Conditions

Researchers study iron oxide's structure changes under high pressure and temperature.

Céline Crépisson, Alexis Amouretti, Marion Harmand

2025-06-16T13:41:48+00:00 ― 4 min read

Fluid Dynamics Machine Learning Accelerates Planetary Simulation Insights

Using machine learning, simulations of the Earth's mantle can achieve steady states more efficiently.

Siddhant Agarwal, Nicola Tosi, Christian Hüttig

2025-06-16T09:22:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Investigating the Formation of WASP-77A b

Scientists study WASP-77A b's formation and migration using carbon and oxygen ratios.

David R. Coria, Neda Hejazi, Ian J. M. Crossfield

2025-06-15T10:36:51+00:00 ― 7 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics BepiColombo's Venus Encounter Reveals Surprising Force

BepiColombo's flyby of Venus provided unexpected insights into forces affecting spacecraft.

Carmelo Magnafico, Umberto De Filippis, Francesco Santoli

2025-06-15T03:32:57+00:00 ― 3 min read

Materials Science New Model Sheds Light on Schreibersite's Role in Life's Origins

A computer model improves the study of schreibersite, a mineral linked to early life.

Riccardo Dettori, Nir Goldman

2025-06-15T01:11:39+00:00 ― 5 min read

Plasma Physics New Shock Discovery in High-Energy Plasmas

Research reveals a unique shock in laser-created plasmas, offering insight into space phenomena.

Timothy Johnson, Graeme Sutcliffe, Jacob Pearcy

2025-06-14T17:12:48+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Chondrule Formation: Insights from Cavitation Processes

Examining how chondrules form through heat and condensation in space.

Eugene Chiang

2025-06-14T14:12:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics RISTRETTO: A New Tool for Exoplanet Research

RISTRETTO aims to study exoplanet atmospheres, focusing on Proxima b and others.

Christophe Lovis, Nicolas Blind, Bruno Chazelas

2025-06-14T12:38:03+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into Moon Formation Through Rotating Collisions

Study examines how rotating impacts affect the Moon's formation.

Thomas Meier, Christian Reinhardt, Miles Timpe

2025-06-14T09:13:57+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into Comet 67P's Gravity Field

A study reveals complex gravity patterns and mass loss in comet 67P.

Julien Laurent-Varin, Théo James, Jean-Charles Marty

2025-06-14T08:11:09+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics New Insights into Solar Wind Fluctuations

Recent findings challenge established theories on solar wind behavior.

David Ruffolo, Panisara Thepthong, Peera Pongkitiwanichakul

2025-06-14T06:44:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Fluid Dynamics Thermoelectricity in Liquid Metals: New Insights

Research reveals how liquid metals can generate electricity from heat.

Marlone Vernet, Stephan Fauve, Christophe Gissinger

2025-06-14T04:47:03+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding Sub-Neptune Planets and Their Atmospheres

A look at sub-Neptunes, gas dwarfs, and their potential for habitability.

Frances E. Rigby, Lorenzo Pica-Ciamarra, Måns Holmberg

2025-06-13T17:08:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Enigma of Irregular Moons

A look into the origins and characteristics of irregular moons in our solar system.

Susanne Pfalzner, Amith Govind, Frank Wagner

2025-06-13T14:54:57+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Examining the Athor and Zita Asteroid Families

Study reveals insights into ancient asteroid families and their evolution.

D. Athanasopoulos, J. Hanuš, C. Avdellidou

2025-06-13T13:28:36+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Unusual Orbits of Trans-Neptunian Objects

New theories suggest star encounters shaped TNO orbits in our Solar System.

Susanne Pfalzner, Amith Govind, Simon Portegies Zwart

2025-06-13T11:54:24+00:00 ― 5 min read

Systems and Control Advancements in Lander Guidance Systems for Celestial Bodies

A new guidance method improves landing accuracy on celestial bodies like Moon and Mars.

Seungyeop Han, Byeong-Un Jo, Koki Ho

2025-06-13T10:13:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Studying the Orbits of Hot Jupiters

Research examines orbital decay in hot Jupiters with new transit observations.

Efrain Alvarado, Kate B. Bostow, Kishore C. Patra

2025-06-13T08:06:45+00:00 ― 6 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics New Insights into Young Stellar Objects and Outbursts

Research reveals the chemistry of Young Stellar Objects and its role in planet formation.

Jenny K. Calahan, Edwin A. Bergin, Merel van't Hoff

2025-06-13T05:06:12+00:00 ― 4 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Investigating Exoplanet Atmospheres: The Role of CO2

Research focuses on carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmospheres and its significance.

Laurent Wiesenfeld, Prajwal Niraula, Julien de Wit

2025-06-13T03:16:18+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics New Insights into Rocky Exoplanets and Their Atmospheres

Astronomers investigate rocky exoplanets' atmospheres using advanced tools like the JWST.

Mark Hammond, Claire Marie Guimond, Tim Lichtenberg

2025-06-13T02:05:39+00:00 ― 5 min read