exoplanets
LHS 1140b becomes first rocky exoplanet in habitable zone with atmosphere
A study has identified a helium-rich atmosphere on LHS 1140b, a rocky planet orbiting a red dwarf star. It is the first rocky planet in a habitable zone to meet all primary criteria for potential habitability.
Astronomers discover 1st atmosphere around a rocky Earth-like planet in the habitable zone
Researchers have identified a helium signature in the atmosphere of the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140 b. The planet orbits within the habitable zone, where temperatures could support liquid water.
Astronomers scrutinize exoplanet that survived the death of its star
Researchers used the James Webb Space Telescope to study WD 1856 b, finding that the planet likely migrated toward its white dwarf host star long after the star died.
Astronomers find Jupiter-size super-puff planets less dense than cotton candy
Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified in a single system, marking some of the lightest planets of their size ever found.
Astronomers found two rare super puff planets lighter than cotton candy
Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been found orbiting a dwarf star 1,110 light years away. The rare discovery provides a new puzzle for scientists studying how giant planets form.
Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy
Two giant exoplanets with densities lower than cotton candy have been identified. The pair exhibits a rare orbital resonance and the longest ground-observed transits.
ESA's Euclid telescope captures most detailed image of Milky Way center
The Euclid space telescope has produced the most detailed visible light photograph of the galactic bulge to date, providing a critical historical reference for future exoplanet research.