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    Astronomers discover a multiplanet system very close to Earth
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 27

    Astronomers discover a multiplanet system very close to Earth

    MIT astronomers have discovered two terrestrial, Earth-sized, planets that lie just 10 parsecs, or about 33 light-years, from Earth.
    What happened before, during and after solar system formation?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 12

    What happened before, during and after solar system formation?

    Samples returned from the Hayabusa2 mission provides invaluable insights into the formation and evolution of our solar system.
    New theory solves the mystery of how our solar system evolved
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 29

    New theory solves the mystery of how our solar system evolved

    Researchers at MSU, China and France have unveiled a new theory that could help solve a galactic mystery of how our solar system evolved.
    Scientists urge NASA to probe Uranus and search for life on Saturn's moon
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 22

    Scientists urge NASA to probe Uranus and search for life on Saturn's moon

    NASA's priority should be the Enceladus Orbilander - a mission to search for evidence of life on Enceladus, Saturn's sixth-largest moon.
    Mammoth ice volcanoes found on Pluto
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 31

    Mammoth ice volcanoes found on Pluto

    Ice volcanoes emit a "thicker, slushy mix of ice and water, or perhaps a solid flow like glaciers" rather than lava.
    New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 20

    New form of ice discovered! Likely found in water-rich planets outside our solar system

    Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water and our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.
    Scientists believe an Earth size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 13

    Scientists believe an Earth size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune

    A team of space scientists has published a paper suggesting that there may be an Earth or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
    A young, sun-like star may hold warnings for life on Earth
    Joseph Shavit
    • Dec 12, 2021

    A young, sun-like star may hold warnings for life on Earth

    Astronomers spying on a stellar system located dozens of lightyears from Earth have, for the first time, observed a troubling fireworks show
    Hunting for alien planets with a new solar telescope
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 9, 2021

    Hunting for alien planets with a new solar telescope

    Thousands of alien worlds are known to orbit stars beyond our solar system. And many more worlds, possibly harboring life.
    An Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 8, 2021

    An Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune

    A team of space scientists suggest that there may be an Earth- or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
    Rocky planets orbiting nearby stars contain rocks not found anywhere in our Solar System
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 7, 2021

    Rocky planets orbiting nearby stars contain rocks not found anywhere in our Solar System

    Studying the atmospheres of white dwarfs that have been “polluted” by such debris, researchers have identified exotic rock types.
    A small telescope past Saturn could solve mysteries of the universe
    Joseph Shavit
    • Nov 7, 2021

    A small telescope past Saturn could solve mysteries of the universe

    Dozens of space-based telescopes operate near Earth and provide incredible images of the universe. Imagine a telescope in the outer system.
    A Mars colony could be a hydrogen factory, providing propellant for the inner solar system
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 30, 2021

    A Mars colony could be a hydrogen factory, providing propellant for the inner solar system

    Mars is a potential source of what is sure to be one of the most valuable elements in the space economy—hydrogen.
    Scientists measure the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 28, 2021

    Scientists measure the atmosphere of a planet 340 light-years away

    Researchers from Chile directly measure the amount of both water and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere of a planet in another solar system.
    Astronomers discover infant planet
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 26, 2021

    Astronomers discover infant planet

    One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star has been discovered by an international team of scientists.
    A crystal ball into our solar system's future
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 14, 2021

    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.
    Where Earth's water comes from and other lessons from space
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 8, 2021

    Where Earth's water comes from and other lessons from space

    Two NAU astronomers presented groundbreaking research at the annual meeting of the Division for Planetary Sciences, a branch of the AAS.
    Simulations suggest an Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 6, 2021

    Simulations suggest an Earth or Mars size planet may be lurking out beyond Neptune

    A team of space scientists has published a paper suggesting that there may be an Earth- or Mars-sized planet orbiting beyond Neptune.
    Our solar system is protected from large interstellar objects -- we now know how
    Joshua Shavit
    • Sep 25, 2021

    Our solar system is protected from large interstellar objects -- we now know how

    So far, we know of only two interstellar objects (ISO) to visit our solar system. They are 'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. There should be more.
    A six-year search of the outer solar system turns up 461 new objects (but no Planet 9)
    Joseph Shavit
    • Sep 20, 2021

    A six-year search of the outer solar system turns up 461 new objects (but no Planet 9)

    In addition to gathering data on hundreds of known objects, this survey revealed 461 previously undetected objects.
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