Earth-like exoplanets could have magnetic fields, shows study
Earth's magnetic field does more than keep everyone's compass needles pointed in the same direction.
It also helps preserve Earth’s sliver of life-sustaining atmosphere by...
Giant planets can have very different atmospheres
But out in the galaxy, the atmospheric compositions of giant planets do not fit the solar system trend.
Scientists observe flattest explosion ever seen in space
Astronomers have observed an explosion 180 million light years away which challenges our current understanding of explosions in space, that appeared much flatter than...
Scientists propose five Venus-like planets for James Webb Space Telescope to target
Scientists propose using James Webb to look at five planets in the Venus Zone, a search that could reveal valuable insights into Earth’s future.
Giant planet atmospheres do not fit our own solar system trend, shows study
An international team of astronomers has found the atmospheric compositions of giant planets out in the galaxy do not fit our own solar system...
Scientists discover new water reservoir on Moon
Lunar surface water has attracted much attention due to its potential for in-situ resource utilization by future lunar exploration missions and other space missions
Now,...
Scientists upgrade their techniques for hunting Venus-like planets
With the first paper compiling all known information about planets like Venus beyond our solar system, scientists are the closest they’ve ever been to...
How did early Earth’s hydrogen and oxygen come from?
Molecular oxygen (O2) is essential for respiration on today's Earth, but the early atmosphere was almost devoid of oxygen until the Great Oxidation Event.
How...
Was Venus ever habitable? New UChicago study casts doubt
A new study from the University of Chicago argues there is little chance the planet Venus was ever habitable.
Could ‘terminator zones’ on far off planets harbor life?
Extraterrestrial life has the potential to exist on distant exoplanets inside special areas called “terminator zones”.