Can clouds make the sky brighter?
Light pollution is an increasingly pressing concern for scientists from many disciplines. However, the effects of clouds on light pollution are not well known.
Basaltic asteroids might not all be from Vesta
Most basaltic asteroids are thought to originate from the dwarf planet Vesta. However, some of these asteroids are far from Vesta and exhibit different spectra, implying a second point of origin.
Choosing targets with TESS
With the launch of TESS, we will soon have many more exoplanet candidates. But how do we determine which are the most valuable for follow-up observations?
A Pebbly Barrier to Planet Formation
While a planet is forming, its passage through the protoplanetary disk can prevent pebbles from migrating inwards and accreting onto the planet.
Can we detect alien civilizations from their space junk?
Looking for satellites orbiting exoplanets may allow us to find civilizations with technology similar to our own. And doing so could be possible with our current observational capabilities.