The Exoplanet that grew a second atmosphere
Using the Hubble Space Telescope astronomers have spotted GJ 1132 b, an extraordinary exoplanet where volcanic activity 'grew' an atmosphere.
Tag: exoplanets
Nearby Super-Earth could be perfect for atmospheric investigation
A newly discovered transiting exoplanet close to the solar system could be a prime target for atmospheric investigations, including the ...
Astronomers discover an exoplanet system with rhythm
The rhythmic movement of five of the six exoplanets around the star TOI-178 could challenge theories of planetary evolution.
The Trappist-1 exoplanets could be worlds of water or rust
The Trappist-1 exoplanets are comprised of similar materials to Earth but their lower density could indicate radically different worlds.
Astronomers find two failed stars wandering the universe together
Astronomers have discovered an exotic binary system consisting of two brown dwarfs orbiting each other.
‘Lonely’ Rogue Planet Discovered Wandering the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a free-floating planet, not associated with any parent star wandering our galaxy.
Warped gas disc torn apart by three stars directly observed for the first time
This spectacular three-star system is radically different than our solar system.
Rogue Planets Could Outnumber Stars in the Milky Way
We might have to revise the commonly accepted image of planets orbiting a parent star.
Swiss-European satellite CHEOPS finished its test phase and will start peering out in space
While the coronavirus crisis has meant considerable disruption for many space projects, CHEOPS has been largely unaffected.
The Exoplanet Hunter’s Toolkit: the science of searching for other worlds
The search of other worlds is a field of science on the cusp of a revolution. By unpacking the exoplanet ...
New European exoplanet-hunting telescope launches into space
The ESA’s CHEOPS telescope has finally launched kick-starting the next phase in exoplanet investigations.
CHEOPS launch postponed due to ‘Software Error’
The launch of the ESA’s CHEOPS satellite has been postponed as a result of a software error, reports the University ...
Exoplanet researcher awarded for groundbreaking work
As the Hans Sigrist Prize is claimed by Ignas Snellen for groundbreaking exoplanet research, the message is clear--the search for ...
Molten exoplanets may explain the formation of Earth-like worlds
The study of molten exoplanets around Sun-like stars may provide answers as to the formation of Earth-like planets and the ...
Astronomers find clues of a volcanically active exomoon
Clues pointing towards a volcanically active exomoon hidden outside our solar system — a violent and dangerous world — have been discovered by astronomers.
Exoplanets could have better conditions for life than Earth, study finds
"This is a surprising conclusion," the team admits.
Biofluorescence shining light on the search for alien life
Worlds with a fluorescent glow may indicate signs of alien life.
‘Baby’ planet two to three times the size of Jupiter discovered
Baby planet, doo doo doo doo doo doo...
Twitterers compete with suggestions for newly discovered exoplanets’ names — hilarity ensues
Anyone care to wager which name popped up instantly?
Observing Alien Armageddon could be our first sign of advanced civilizations in space.
It may be possible to observe the presence of an advanced alien civilization by the effects produced if that civilization ...