The Floor is Magma! (But that’s a good thing)
Do magma oceans help planets form and retain water oceans?
Where’s the Edge of a Planetary System?
Many exoplanet systems are found to contain similar sized planets at evenly spaced orbits within the system. Where does this pattern end? And could it be due to a Jupiter like planet at the outer reaches of the system?
Asteroseismology: The “Starquakes” of Distant Worlds and Humanity’s Quest to Listen In
Today’s guest post by Joshua Lee discusses how one group used TESS asteroseismology to better characterize a star and its planet.
Solar System, Scaled-Up Version
Today’s guest post by Yiheng Chi discusses the direct imaging discovery of two companions in the μ2 Sco system.
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.
Oxidation! What is it good for? Literally everything.
Oxidation states influence planet structures and atmospheres. How much variation in oxidation can we expect in exoplanet systems?