Weathering a Stellar Temper Tantrum: How space weather complicates exoplanet habitability
Exoplanets orbiting the most common stars in our galaxy experience intense space weather, raising questions about their ability to harbor life.
Teegarden’s Star b: (Almost) Too Hot to Handle?
Teegarden’s Star b is a promising Earth-like planet, but future observations could change our view on its ability to support life.
I’ve Got Some Ocean Front Property… around a White Dwarf
Stars like the Sun will eventually become white dwarfs, and some planets might hang on through the process. Today’s paper investigates whether such planets could hold onto their water.
Don’t Forget Your SPF: Changing UV Emission Moves the Exoplanet Habitable Zones
The search for extrasolar life is a multidisiplinary endeavor. How can astronomers use current understandings of pre-cellular biology to inform what it means for a planet to be “habitable”?
It’s An Eyeball Summer, and Other Weird K/M-Dwarf Habitable Climate Tales
Today’s authors compare small K-dwarf and M-dwarf planetary climates!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Thomas Beatty
Today we interview Dr. Thomas Beatty, professor from the University of Wisconsin and one of this year’s #AAS244 Keynote speaker!