Uh oh, where did the atmosphere go: the impact of host stars’ radiation on exoplanet atmospheres
Today’s post tells you how planets can lose their atmospheres due to a star’s radiation – and what this means for exoplanets we have already found!
Re-imaging the M87 Black hole using machine learning
In today’s bite, we look at how machine learning allows us to get a sharper image of our favorite space donut, the M87 black hole!
Could some Earthlings survive in exoplanets around M-dwarfs?
Today’s post tells you whether cyanobacteria, a type of bacteria that can do photosynthesis, could survive in an exoplanet orbiting M-dwarfs (which are cool, red stars)!
The Dance of Fire and Ice: a White Dwarf and its ultra-cool Brown Dwarf companion
Today’s post discusses the discovery of an unusual system: an ultra-cool brown dwarf orbiting a white dwarf!
Latinx Heritage Month Interview: Stephane Werner
In today’s post we interview Stephane Werner, a Brazilian astronomer who studies galaxy clusters and loves doing outreach!