Planetary Science

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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