Planetary Science

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 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 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 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

Soft Condensed Matter Landing on Soft Surfaces: Challenges Ahead

Explore the science of landing on soft planetary surfaces and its implications for future missions.

Deniz Kerimoglu, Eloise Marteau, Daniel Soto

2025-03-29T09:17:22+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Jupiter's Core: Mixing Mysteries Unveiled

New studies reveal insights on Jupiter's core formation and the effects of impacts.

T. D. Sandnes, V. R. Eke, J. A. Kegerreis

2025-03-27T18:16:48+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Secrets of Uranus: What Lies Beneath?

A deep dive into the mysteries of Uranus' interior structure.

Zifan Lin, Sara Seager, Benjamin P. Weiss

2025-03-27T12:42:26+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 Unraveling the Mysteries of Super-Massive Planets

Dive into how super-massive planets form and their unique characteristics.

M. Nguyen, V. Adibekyan

2025-03-23T21:08:06+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 Dance of TOI-1694b: A Hot Neptune's Story

Uncover the mysteries of TOI-1694b, a unique hot Neptune-sized exoplanet.

Luke B. Handley, Andrew W. Howard, Ryan A. Rubenzahl

2025-03-21T01:27:56+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Warm Gas Giants: Spin and Orbit Insights

New research sheds light on the alignment of warm gas giants around their stars.

Juan I. Espinoza-Retamal, Andrés Jordán, Rafael Brahm

2025-03-15T14:54:12+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Warm Jupiters: New Discoveries in Exoplanet Research

Astronomers uncover fascinating warm Jupiters, expanding knowledge of distant planetary systems.

N. Heidari, G. H'ebrard, E. Martioli

2025-03-14T21:23:20+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 OGLE-2015-BLG-1609Lb: A Tiny Cosmic Discovery

A small planet reveals insights into microlensing and planetary systems.

M. J. Mróz, R. Poleski, A. Udalski

2025-03-12T06:29:46+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Mystery of Asteroid 2024 PT5: Lunar Origins Revealed

Asteroid 2024 PT5 raises questions about its possible lunar origins.

Theodore Kareta, Oscar Fuentes-Muñoz, Nicholas Moskovitz

2025-03-07T07:04:46+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Curious Planet Pair Pileups: A Cosmic Mystery

Scientists investigate unusual planet pair formations beyond orbital norms.

Jessica Lin, Ivan Dudiak, Samuel Hadden

2025-03-01T17:19:58+00:00 ― 6 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

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Winds of Change: Planet Formation in Space

Discover how winds shape the birth of planets in protoplanetary disks.

Xiao Hu, Jaehan Bae, Zhaohuan Zhu

2025-02-15T03:02:38+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mysteries of Long-Period Giant Planets

Discover the challenges and methods in studying distant giant planets.

Fabo Feng, Guang-Yao Xiao, Hugh R. A. Jones

2025-02-10T13:10:50+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Secrets of Planet Formation

Discover how gas density affects the birth of planets.

Mor Rozner

2025-02-08T21:22:30+00:00 ― 5 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics The Secrets of Starspots: A Stellar Mystery

Discover the hidden wonders of starspots and their impact on stellar studies.

Tanayveer Singh Bhatia, Mayukh Panja, Robert Cameron

2025-02-02T21:16:44+00:00 ― 5 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

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Jupiter's Atmosphere: A Deep Dive into Radio Observations

Scientists study Jupiter's atmosphere using radio waves to uncover dynamic processes.

Joanna Hardesty, Chris Moeckel, Imke de Pater

2025-01-19T20:31:26+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics The Next Frontier: SiC Detectors in Space

Silicon carbide detectors are transforming our understanding of the universe.

Prabal Saxena, Zeynep Dilli, Peter Snapp

2025-01-19T03:48:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Harnessing RISTRETTO: A New Era in Exoplanet Research

RISTRETTO enhances our ability to study exoplanets like Proxima b.

M. Bugatti, C. Lovis, F. Pepe

2025-01-18T12:40:46+00:00 ― 6 min read

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