NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has revealed surprising details about the exoplanet TOI-421 b, shedding light on the composition of sub-Neptunes and their mysterious atmospheres. Researchers found unexpected amounts of hydrogen, altering our understanding of these common planets.
A groundbreaking study reveals that our understanding of exosolar systems may be skewed. With new microlensing techniques, researchers suggest a hidden population of rocky super-Earths in distant orbits, challenging our views on planetary formation and diversity.
A recent claim of life-associated gases on exoplanet K2-18b has been challenged by a new analysis, suggesting the excitement may be premature. Experts call for more data to confirm findings.
An international team of astronomers has discovered a massive 'super-Earth' orbiting far from its star, revealing new insights into the diversity of planetary systems across the Milky Way. This groundbreaking find challenges previous understandings of where planets can exist.
The LIFE mission aims to explore rocky exoplanets in habitable zones to assess the likelihood of life beyond Earth. Even without finding life, it could change our understanding of planetary habitability.
The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) promises to revolutionize our understanding of nearby star systems, potentially detecting signs of life on Proxima Centauri in just hours. This groundbreaking capability could redefine how we search for extraterrestrial life.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed carbon dioxide in the atmospheres of exoplanets, revealing insights into planetary formation and the potential for life on their moons.
In a groundbreaking achievement, the James Webb Space Telescope has directly imaged four exoplanets in the HR 8799 solar system, revealing insights into their composition and formation. This rare feat allows astronomers to compare these distant worlds to our own.
A team of astronomers has made a remarkable discovery of four sub-Earths orbiting Barnard’s Star, the closest single star system to Earth. Using advanced instruments, they unveil new possibilities for studying planetary formation.
Astronomers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone as the James Webb Space Telescope captures its first direct images of carbon dioxide gas on an exoplanet, providing insights into planet formation and the universe.
