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Machine learning, but in space

Machine learning, but in space

by Guest | Sep 22, 2023 | Course Assignments, Daily Paper Summaries

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

Kepler-111b’s Place in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

by Guest | Aug 31, 2023 | Course Assignments

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

AzV 493 and its Variable Dance

by Guest | Aug 29, 2023 | Course Assignments

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?

Our Icy Planetary Relatives: Special Slushies?

by Guest | Sep 9, 2022 | Course Assignments, Daily Paper Summaries

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

Another one bites the dust: What dust devils tell us about Mars

by Guest | Sep 7, 2022 | Course Assignments, Daily Paper Summaries

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…

Life Can Travel Through Space! But Only Under Certain Conditions…

by Guest | Aug 9, 2022 | Course Assignments, Daily Paper Summaries

Scientists have found a new condition in which life can travel through space! Read more…

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