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Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?

Signs of (Pre-)Life: Can JWST Detect Conditions for the Formation of Earth-like Life on Distant Planets?

by Aldo Panfichi | Aug 19, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Signs of life on other worlds might be detectable with today’s instruments – but can JWST detect the signs of conditions where life could form? Today’s authors try to answer this question.

Revealio! JWST Unlocks the Magic of Two Local Black Holes

Revealio! JWST Unlocks the Magic of Two Local Black Holes

by Megan Masterson | Aug 9, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

What can JWST tell us about some of the faintest supermassive black holes? Today’s paper reveals some of those secrets!

Vibe Checking TRAPPIST-1c – Using JWST to Look for Exoplanet Atmospheres

Vibe Checking TRAPPIST-1c – Using JWST to Look for Exoplanet Atmospheres

by Junellie Perez | Aug 8, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Curious about how astronomers “vibe check” exoplanets? Find out with today’s paper that looks to see whether TRAPPIST-1c has an atmosphere!

Once Upon a DREAM

Once Upon a DREAM

by Keighley Rockcliffe | Aug 1, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

All planets with atmospheres experience atmospheric escape. But what makes this process so vital to understanding the exoplanet population?

Luminous, Fast and Blue: Do the Finch and the Cow Share a Common Ancestor?

Luminous, Fast and Blue: Do the Finch and the Cow Share a Common Ancestor?

by Sonja Panjkov | Jul 21, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

The Finch and the Cow are both Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients (LFBOTs), but they might be more different than you think. Check out today’s bite to find out more!

Galactic Tails tell Galactic Tales – and this one is a Strange Tail Indeed

Galactic Tails tell Galactic Tales – and this one is a Strange Tail Indeed

by Aldo Panfichi | Jul 12, 2023 | Daily Paper Summaries

Today’s authors discovered a very long, very odd galactic tail, and discuss what that means for its origin and for the history of the galax(ies) involved!

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