Machine learning, but in space
Can the Kuiper Belt’s mystery be uncovered with machine learning? This astrobrite article explores how researchers use advanced statistical techniques to calculate the dimension of our vast cosmic ring.
Kepler-111b’s Place in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
In today’s paper, the authors use a network of radio telescopes that spans the globe to help refine future searches for alien life.
AzV 493 and its Variable Dance
In today’s paper, learn about the strange behavior of a variable star, and a possible explanation for its strange behavior: an invisible dancing partner!
Our Icy Planetary Relatives: Special Slushies?
The author’s of today’s paper found that planets are made of unappetizing slushies!
Another one bites the dust: What dust devils tell us about Mars
Dust devils, also known as dusty vortices, are key to understanding Mars’ climate since they loft dust into the atmosphere, shaping the Martian environment. Today’s author discusses some dust devil data gathered by the Mars Environmental Dynamic Analyzer on the Perseverance rover.
Life Can Travel Through Space! But Only Under Certain Conditions…
Scientists have found a new condition in which life can travel through space! Read more…