Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr Meredith Hughes
Today, we interview Dr Meredith Hughes, associate professor of astronomy at Wesleyan University
Siblings vs Only Planets: Traits and Dynamics of M dwarf Families
We always say we’re made of stardust, but are we actually made out of our star’s dust? Today’s paper discusses the link between stellar composition, and their host planet composition, in order to answer that question.
Too close for comfort: When exoplanets just can’t hold on to their atmospheres
“Neither too hot nor too cold” goes the usual saying when searching for habitable exoplanets. But surely possessing an atmosphere to begin with is important, right? Discover today how proximity to low-mass stars may strip Earth-like planets of their atmospheres if they don’t keep their distance!
Meet the AAS Keynote Speakers: Dr. Giada Arney
Today we interview Dr. Giada Arney about her work on the astrobiology for her plenary lecture at #AAS245!
Giving thanks to Carl Sagan for 90 years of science inspiration
Read about Carl Sagan and his legacy during your turkey break!
Pluto gets revenge: A solar system of minor planets
This bite summarizes results from a recent study that explores the possibilities of the formation of planetary systems composed solely of minor planets.