Combining Ground and Space-based Observations to Find EvryFlare
Low-mass stars exhibit a wide range of flare events. But it takes a coordinated effort to measure them all.
Fluorescent Worlds: Searching for Life’s Glow
New research by astronomers at Cornell’s Carl Sagan Institute uncovers a novel way to search for the existence of life in the Universe. Flares from red dwarf stars, commonly believed to pose serious problems for habitability, might actually expose hidden biospheres through the process of biofluorescence.
Let’s Not Make Assumptions: UV Radiation Won’t Stop Exoplanets from Becoming Habitable
We know UV radiation isn’t good for us, but can it hold back all forms of life?
The Imprint of an Invisible Giant
Most Jupiter-like exoplanets go undetected. But do they leave a mark on the more easily detectable inner terrestrial worlds?
For habitability, two stars are not better than one
Nothing is easy when you have two stars instead of one. Under the right circumstances, it can be especially hard to hold on to your atmosphere.
U(V) Light Up My Life
We know that too much UV radiation is bad for humans, but could it actually be necessary for life?