Latest Articles for Planetary Science

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Callisto's Magnetic Dance with Jupiter

Explore the intriguing magnetic interactions of Callisto and its potential hidden oceans.

David Strack, Joachim Saur

2025-05-05T18:48:00+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Mystery of Comet 67P's Wandering Boulder

A 30-meter boulder on comet 67P moves unexpectedly, revealing comet behavior.

Xiang Tang, Xian Shi, Mohamed Ramy El-Maarry

2025-05-05T02:02:40+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics SIMP 0136+0933: An Isolated Cosmic Wonder

A closer look at the mysterious planet-like object SIMP 0136+0933 and its dynamic atmosphere.

Allison M. McCarthy, Johanna M. Vos, Philip S. Muirhead

2025-05-04T05:56:16+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics WASP-43b: The Hot Jupiter with Water

Scientists detect water on WASP-43b, a hot gas giant far from Earth.

Dare Bartelt, Megan Weiner Mansfield, Michael R. Line

2025-05-02T15:24:00+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics Roman Coronagraph: A New Tool for Planetary Observation

The Roman Coronagraph aims to enhance our view of distant planets.

Schuyler G. Wolff, Jason Wang, Karl Stapelfeldt

2025-05-02T13:18:20+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Searching for Radio Signals from GJ 486b

Scientists attempt to detect radio emissions from a planet orbiting a distant star.

L. Peña-Moñino, M. Pérez-Torres, D. Kansabanik

2025-05-02T06:11:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Star Age and Rocky Planet Composition

Study reveals link between star age and rocky planet makeup.

Angharad Weeks, Vincent Van Eylen, Daniel Huber

2025-05-01T17:37:04+00:00 ― 6 min read

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics METIS: A New Tool for Astronomy

METIS will enhance our view of the universe through advanced imaging techniques.

Markus Feldt, Thomas Bertram, Carlos Correia

2025-05-01T15:31:24+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding Giant Planets: Composition and Mixing

A look into the structure and behavior of giant planets.

Jesse Polman, Christoph Mordasini

2025-04-30T08:06:24+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Understanding Magma Oceans and Their Impacts

Learn about magma oceans and the atmospheres they create on rocky planets.

Harrison Nicholls, Tim Lichtenberg, Dan J. Bower

2025-04-27T10:56:03+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Interplay of Binary Asteroids

Exploring how binary asteroids interact through the Binary Yarkovsky Effect.

Wen-Han Zhou

2025-04-27T00:56:51+00:00 ― 7 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Cosmic Dance of Atmospheres and Orbits

Planets shed their atmospheres, affecting their movement through space.

Benjamin Hanf, Will Kincaid, Hilke Schlichting

2025-04-26T19:57:15+00:00 ― 8 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Search for Life Around White Dwarfs

Scientists investigate white dwarfs as possible hosts for life.

Caldon T. Whyte, L. H. Quiroga-Nuñez, Manasvi Lingam

2025-04-26T18:04:54+00:00 ― 8 min read

Solar and Stellar Astrophysics Winds of Change: How Stars Are Born

Learn about disk winds and their role in star and planet formation.

K. Maucó, C. F. Manara, A. Bayo

2025-04-24T18:01:15+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics WASP-189 b: The Hottest Planet We Know

Scientists uncover details about extreme winds and atmosphere of WASP-189 b.

F. Lesjak, L. Nortmann, D. Cont

2025-04-24T09:16:57+00:00 ― 5 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics The Stability of Planetary Systems

Examining how planetary systems maintain stability amidst chaos.

Antoine C. Petit

2025-04-24T01:47:33+00:00 ― 6 min read

Earth and Planetary Astrophysics Rings Around Distant Worlds: A Closer Look

Discover the surprising rings of our solar system's smaller objects.

Bruno Sicardy, Maryame El Moutamid, Stefan Renner

2025-04-21T18:14:30+00:00 ― 7 min read

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 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 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 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 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

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 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