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Joseph Shavit

Could more of Earth’s surface host life?

Earth is as friendly to life as any planet could possibly be — or is it? If Jupiter’s orbit changes, Earth could become more hospitable.

Joshua Shavit

You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter

A new citizen science project allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter.

Joseph Shavit

This is why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like Saturn

To understand the reason Jupiter currently looks the way it does, Kane and his graduate student Zhexing Li ran a dynamic computer simulation

Joseph Shavit

Europa could be key in the search for extraterrestrial life

Europa is a prime candidate for life in our solar system, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated scientists for decades.

Joseph Shavit

Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sight

An astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools.

Joseph Shavit

NASA's Juno offers first 3D view of Jupiter's atmosphere

New findings from NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter provide a fuller picture of how the planet's distinctive and colorful cloud processes.

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A crystal ball into our solar system's future

Astronomers have discovered the very first confirmed planetary system that resembles the expected fate of our solar system.

Joseph Shavit

NASA's Lucy mission: A journey to the young solar system

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will launch in October 2021 on a 12-year journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids and will include three gravity assists

Joshua Shavit

Hubble shows winds in Jupiter's great red spot are speeding up

Like the speed of an advancing race car driver, the winds in the outermost "lane" of Jupiter's Great Red Spot are accelerating