Ageing stars may be destroying the giant planets orbiting closest to them, new research shows – offering a glimpse into the possible fate of the likes of Jupiter and Saturn […]
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Posted inAstrochemistry, Press Release
Interstellar Aliphatic Carbon
The galaxy is rich in grease-like molecules, according to an Australian-Turkish team. Astronomers at the University of New South Wales in Sydney (UNSW), and Ege University in Turkey used a […]
Posted inAstrobiology (general), Press Release
Artificial Intelligence Helps Predict The Likelihood Of Extraterrestrial Life
Developments in artificial intelligence may help us to predict the probability of life on other planets, according to new work by a team based at Plymouth University. The study uses […]
Posted inPress Release, Radiation
X-rays Could Sterilize Planets In (Otherwise) Habitable Zones
Intense radiation could strip away the ozone layer of Earth-like planets around other stars and render them uninhabitable, according to a new study led by Dr Eike Guenther of the […]
Posted inHabitable Zones, Press Release
Extreme Atmosphere Stripping May Limit Exoplanets' Habitability
New models of massive stellar eruptions hint at an extra layer of complexity when considering whether an exoplanet may be habitable or not. Models developed for our own Sun have […]
Posted inExoplanets, -moons, -comets, Press Release, Water/Hycean Worlds & Oceanography
Most Habitable Planets May Lack Dry Land
When it comes to exploring exoplanets, it may be wise to take a snorkel along. A new study, published in a paper in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal […]
Posted inExoplanets, -moons, -comets, Habitable Zones
Red Dwarf Stars Could Strip Away Planetary Protection
Red dwarf stars are the commonest type of stars, making up about 75% of the stars in our galaxy. They are much smaller and much less massive than our Sun […]