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?
Searching for Earth-like worlds with a fine-toothed (Astro)comb
A combination of infrared spectrograph and laser frequency comb provides unprecedented precisions in the hunt for habitable planets around nearby, cool stars.
Astrobites at AAS 233: Day 3
We report on Day 3 of the winter AAS meeting in Seattle, WA. Highlights include updates in X-ray astronomy, the discovery of a second repeating FRB, an exploration of astrochemistry in planet-forming disks, and a look at the 2020 Astronomy Decadal Survey.
A change in the tides
For tightly packed exoplanet systems, tidal force from other planets may be a significant factor to consider.
Astrophysical Classics: Evidence for Europa’s Subsurface Ocean
Let’s take a trip back to 1979 to check out the first signs of an ocean hidden deep beneath Europa’s icy shell.
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Debra Fischer
Most of the known exoplanets resemble “hot Jupiters” because they’re bigger and easier to find. But how can we find Earth-like planets? Check out Dr. Debra Fischer’s plenary talk at #AAS232 to learn more about the “Past, Present, and Future” of exoplanet science.