In a nearby star system, scientists have unearthed an extraordinary phenomenon: a rhythmic orbital dance involving six planets gracefully encircling their central star. This celestial… Read More »Cosmic orchestra: Six planets found dancing in harmony
An international consortium of astronomers, leveraging the capabilities of NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), has uncovered two novel “hot Jupiter” exoplanets in the vastness… Read More »Two new “hot jupiter” exoplanets discovered orbiting red-giant stars
The James Webb Space Telescope observed the exoplanet WASP-80 b as it passed in front of and behind its host star, revealing spectra indicative of… Read More »Webb detects methane in exoplanet atmosphere, unveiling clues to its origins
We’re inching closer and closer to reliably detecting biosignatures on distant planets. Much of the focus is on determining which chemicals indicate life’s presence. But… Read More »Chemical disequilibrium could be a biosignature for proterozoic Earth-like exoplanets
A bewildering number of factors and variables led up to the planet we occupy today, where life finds a way to survive and even thrive… Read More »The sun and Earth’s magnetic shield: A dynamic duo shaping Earth’s habitability
The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA, recently determined the size of LTT 1445Ac, the closest Earth-sized exoplanet that undergoes a transit across its neighboring… Read More »Hubble measures size of nearest Earth-sized exoplanet
An international team of astronomers has leveraged NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to scrutinize the outburst of Nova Vulpeculae 2021. Their findings, disclosed on… Read More »Astronomers unravel the mysteries of Nova Vulpeculae 2021 with TESS
A new study could explain the “missing” exoplanets between super-Earths and sub-Neptunes. Some exoplanets seem to be losing their atmospheres and shrinking. In a new… Read More »Core-powered mass loss unveiled as cause of “missing” exoplanets
The Kepler space telescope, despite its retirement, has unveiled an intriguing system of seven scorching planets. These planets bask in more intense heat from their… Read More »New kepler catalog reveals seven-planet system with planets hotter than any in our solar system
Astronomers are diligently studying biosignatures to detect signs of life on exoplanets, but each new world presents a unique challenge. Carbon plays a crucial role… Read More »Carbon signals: Untangling the puzzle of exoplanet atmospheres
An international team of astronomers, led by Stephanie Yoshida from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, has utilized NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to identify… Read More »Newly discovered exoplanet has exceptionally low density
In a distant solar system named TRAPPIST-1, located 40 light years away from our own Sun, there exists a unique configuration of seven Earth-sized planets… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope observations reveal star’s dominating influence on exoplanet observations
To truly grasp the intricacies of nature, it’s imperative to embrace its diverse range. This axiom holds true in the realm of exoplanet science and… Read More »Iron oddball planet challenges theories of planetary formation
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has exceeded expectations with its remarkable discoveries, including detecting ancient galaxies, analyzing exoplanet atmospheres, and providing unprecedented views of… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope discovers 21 brown dwarfs in distant galaxies
An international team of astronomers has made a groundbreaking discovery using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, finding carbon-bearing molecules like methane and carbon dioxide in… Read More »James Webb Space Telescope discovers carbon-bearing molecules in habitable zone exoplanet K2-18 b
Researchers at the Institute of Laser Physics in Siberia, supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, have delved into the enigmatic atmosphere of the… Read More »Scientists find cause of unstable hydrogen absorption in exoplanet HD 189733b
Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) operated by NASA, a team of international astronomers has made a noteworthy discovery—an exoplanet named TOI-332 b. This… Read More »TESS discovers ultra-dense neptune-sized exoplanet in the neptunian desert
Over the past two and a half years, significant advancements have been made in space exploration with the launch of two next-generation telescopes into space:… Read More »Machine learning could help find signs of alien life
In a captivating star system, an extraordinary occurrence is redefining “surf’s up.” This unique star system has captured the attention of scientists due to its… Read More »Titanic waves break on star for the first time
An international team of scientists has made a fascinating discovery in the Corvus constellation. They found an unusual Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a low-mass star named… Read More »Jupiter-sized planet found orbiting low-mass star