#planetary-science

#planetary-science

Nikku Madhusudhan's team presents evidence of potential life on the exoplanet K2-18b, but validation is still needed from the scientific community.

Astronomical observations suggest the first recorded instance of a planet self-destructively colliding with its parent star.

Research has revealed a new upper limit for neutrino mass at 0.45 eV and observed a planet falling into its host star.

Exoplanets can experience extreme conditions leading to their physical disintegration, revealing insights into planetary interiors beyond our Solar System.

Saturn has surpassed Jupiter in moon count, now boasting a record 274 moons.

The discovery of new moons suggests a rich and complex history of Saturn's moons.

The study proposes the Moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago, influenced by tidal heating from early interactions with Earth.

A confirmed planet has been found around Barnard's star, potentially accompanied by three others, using advanced detection methods.

The new study suggests Venus has never had liquid water, making the existence of Earth-like life impossible.

Venusian clouds present extreme conditions that challenge the possibility of life, with arguments favoring habitat existence solely within cloud droplets.

A newly discovered donut-shaped region in the Earth's outer core helps generate the planet's crucial magnetic field.

This structure contributes to the stirring of liquid metal, essential for sustaining life on Earth.

A doughnut-shaped structure in the outer core affects seismic wave travel and is crucial for Earth's magnetic field.

Excess water on an exoplanet could inhibit the development of life, but deeper water may enable habitability despite high-pressure conditions.

New understandings of planetary formation suggest that exoplanets might be more complex in their water distribution than previously thought.

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore the potential for life on Europa by surveying its icy shell and underlying ocean.

The success of the Europa Clipper mission is critical for understanding potential life on Europa, and there are significant pressures and stakes involved.

The Europa Clipper mission aims to explore Europa's subterranean ocean for signs of habitability while showcasing impressive technological advancements.

Mimas, Saturn's moon, may harbor a giant underground ocean, challenging previous skepticism and suggesting new heating mechanisms might allow liquid water to exist.

Mimas may have a hidden ocean beneath its icy crust, enhancing the habitability of the outer solar system.

Panspermia enhances the detection of life by identifying clusters of potentially terraformed planets using statistical correlations.

Modeling panspermia can reveal correlations between planetary compositions and their positions.

Clustering methods can identify likely terraformed planets.