An astronomy student from the University of British Columbia has discovered 17 new exoplanets, including one that is roughly the same size as Earth.Michelle Kunimoto, a Ph.D. candidate at the … [Read more...] about Student finds 17 new exoplanets, including one that’s almost the size of Earth
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How the solar system formed
Two of the most mysterious planets in our solar system are Uranus and Neptune. These planets are also known as ice giants, due to their intermediate-mass and size which suggests an ice-rich … [Read more...] about How the solar system formed
Recently discovered exoplanet is ‘potentially habitable,’ experts say
A recently discovered exoplanet is "potentially habitable," according to a newly published study.Known as K2-18b, the planet is 124 light-years from Earth and is in the "habitable zone" around its … [Read more...] about Recently discovered exoplanet is ‘potentially habitable,’ experts say
Massive Neptune-sized exoplanet is 90 light-years from Earth
The presence of an enormous Neptune-sized exoplanet 90 light-years from Earth has been confirmed after it was first spotted in 2019.The study, published in The Astronomical Journal, confirms the … [Read more...] about Massive Neptune-sized exoplanet is 90 light-years from Earth
Water spotted in Jupiter’s atmosphere
The largest planet in the Solar System, Jupiter has a treasure trove of information for astronomers to research and observe. A new study states that the gas giant also contains water in its … [Read more...] about Water spotted in Jupiter’s atmosphere
Alien planet is on its way towards the ‘edge of destruction’
Experts have been intensely watching an exoplanet that is so close to its star, it may well be on the "edge of destruction."Known as NGTS-10b, this planet is a "hot Jupiter," a gas giant that orbits … [Read more...] about Alien planet is on its way towards the ‘edge of destruction’
Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
Salt water may form on the surface of Mars for a few days every year, according to new research.The study by Norbert Schorghofer, a senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, explains that … [Read more...] about Mars discovery: Salt water sometimes forms on the Red Planet’s surface, scientist says
‘Baby giant planet’ discovered just 330 light-years from Earth
It might not be the same as finding Baby Yoda or "Baby Shark," but scientists have discovered a "baby giant planet" just 330 light-years from Earth.Known as 2MASS 1155-7919 b, the exoplanet has a mass … [Read more...] about ‘Baby giant planet’ discovered just 330 light-years from Earth
Pluto’s mysterious ‘beating heart’ is controlling winds on the dwarf planet, study says
There is a debate in the scientific community over whether Pluto should be a planet again. But a new study affirms that the dwarf planet's "beating heart" is impacting its atmospheric circulation … [Read more...] about Pluto’s mysterious ‘beating heart’ is controlling winds on the dwarf planet, study says
Alien planet is so hot it’s tearing itself apart
Since the first exoplanet was discovered in 1992, nearly 4,000 other planets have been discovered outside the solar system. The newly discovered KELT-9b is unlike any other planet to come before it, … [Read more...] about Alien planet is so hot it’s tearing itself apart
