The closest exoplanet to Earth, Proxima-b, receives much more harmful radiation from its host star, but it’s possible life to survive this bombardment
Deep Space
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Deep Space
The curious case of over-tilting planets
Astronomers have took on the challenge of explaining why planets have unusual tilts and what it would mean for their physical features
Astronomy
Plate tectonics are not essential to a planets habitability
Heat-producing elements are thought to be a better indication of a planet’s ability to sustain life
Deep Space
Lethal stellar flares bombard Earth’s closest exoplanet
In early 2017, Proxima Centauri exhibited a tremendous stellar flare that could have damaged our closest exoplanet, Proxima b
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Unveiling the atmospheres of the TRAPPIST-1 system
Three Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting TRAPPIST-1 lack hydrogen in their atmospheres, which could be a good sign for its habitability
Deep Space
Two of the TRAPPIST-1 planets are most likely to harbour life
Two out of the seven Earth-sized planets could provide the best environment for life to thrive
Solar System
Where are we most likely to find signs of alien life in the Solar System?
It’s a big question, so we’ve got NASA’s Jennifer Eigenbrode to speculate with us