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Planets
Artificial greenhouse gases could signal alien activity
Detecting intelligent life that's light years away.
Webb finds an abundance of carbon molecules surrounding a star
The results reveal the largest number of carbon-containing molecules seen to date in such a disk.
Scientists discovered an extraordinarily low-density giant planet
Its density similar to that of cotton candy.
Astrophysicist Discovers Fiery, Volcanic Planet 66 Light Years Away from Earth
UC Riverside's astrophysicist, Stephen Kane, has made a groundbreaking discovery. He has found a planet called HD104067.01 that is situated in a star system...
Webb Space Telescope detects atmosphere on Exoplanet 55 Cancri e
Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope find evidence of atmospheric gases surrounding a rocky exoplanet.
Looking for life beyond Earth? Venus as a potential habitat
Earth-like but incapable of hosting life.
Unexpected: Astronomers have discovered methane emission on a brown dwarf
An Aurora on an isolated world.
Pluto is now ‘official state planet’ for Arizona, study
For Arizona, the downgrade of classification didn't mean a downgrade of importance.
JWST identified neon signs that offer clues to planet formation
Using the noble gases neon and argon.
Study of exoplanets: Neptune-like exoplanets can be cloudy or clear
New findings suggest the reason why.