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Spectacular Specular Reflections on Titan

Spectacular Specular Reflections on Titan

by Anthony Maue | Oct 22, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Mirror-like reflections are typically an indication of liquid, but looks can be deceiving. Today’s paper investigates alternative solutions for bright backscatter from Titan’s tropics.

The Faint Young Sun (is not a) Problem

The Faint Young Sun (is not a) Problem

by Anthony Maue | Jul 11, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

The apparent paradox of an early warm wet Earth but wimpy young sun may be solved by improved constraints and sophisticated atmospheric models.

Titan’s Terrain Tells Tremendous Tales

Titan’s Terrain Tells Tremendous Tales

by Anthony Maue | Jun 12, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Never get lost on Titan again! A global geologic map of Saturn’s largest moon provides an opportunity to review age-old methods that help explain an exciting and active world in our solar system.

Emerging from the shadows: A method for detecting complex life on exoplanets

Emerging from the shadows: A method for detecting complex life on exoplanets

by Anthony Maue | Mar 12, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Lifeforms like trees cast unique shadows on the Earth’s surface. Understanding this effect may enable remote detection of life on exoplanets.

Titan’s icy alley: An elusive surface revealed

Titan’s icy alley: An elusive surface revealed

by Anthony Maue | Jan 20, 2020 | Daily Paper Summaries

Understanding Titan’s surface is no easy task. A 2019 study indicates an unusual ice-rich feature on this moon of Saturn.

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