Could Garnet Planets be Habitable?
A study presented at the 229th Meeting of the AAS examines how the composition of stars can produce very different kinds of rocky planets.
New Study Says Proxima b Could Support Life
A new study details simulations that suggest that Proxima b could support life, assuming it has a magnetic field and a dense enough atmosphere.
Even Though it’s an Alien World, Titan’s Canyons Would Look Very Familiar
The Cassini probe has found more features on Titan that resemble Earth, steep river valleys that empty into its largest methane lake
Turns out Proxima Centauri is Strikingly Similar to our Sun
Contrary to what we previously though, Proxima Centauri has some striking similarities to our Sun, which includes a solar cycle
Where Can I Take Off My Space Helmet?
When it comes to space helmets, there’s one rule: you keep your helmet on. But there might be a couple of places in the Solar System where you can take your helmet off, just for a few moments, and not die instantly.
Who Else Is Looking For Cool Worlds Around Proxima Centauri?
Outside of the ESO, there are others who have been hunting for exoplanets around Proxima Centauri – including Dr. Kipping of the Cool Worlds lab
What are the Planets of the Solar System?
The eight planets of the Solar System are a diverse and interesting bunch, ranging from airless and habitable terrestrial bodies to distant gas giants that rain diamonds!
Why Haven’t We Found Any Aliens Yet?
A growing list of scientists believe life on Earth only came about because of a lucky series of evolutionary accidents, a long list of improbable events that just happened to come together at the right time and will never be repeated. Is it possible they are right and we are all there is?
Highly unlikely.
Life On Kepler-62f?
A new study shows that there are multiple scenarios where exoplanet Kepler 62f could support life.
How Do We Terraform Saturn’s Moons?
Within the Saturn system, there are many moons which could present the opportunity terraforming. But to do so presents many challenges.