IN BRIEF Giant gas planets: Jupiter and Saturn, formed nearly 5 billion years ago. Recent discovery of wandering double giant planets in the Orion nebula. Observation of planetary birth through gravitational collapse. Mysteries surrounding the formation and atmospheres of gas giants. Effects of atmospheric phenomena on Jupiter, including hurricanes and clouds. New theoretical models proposed … Read more
The quest for worlds suitable for life extends far beyond the traditional boundaries defined by the classic habitable zone. The study of extensive circumstellar habitable zones is revolutionizing our understanding of cosmic environments capable of supporting life. These zones correspond to orbital regions around stars where liquid water can exist and are now evaluated with … Read more
Exploring beyond planets in search of conditions suitable for life has led the scientific community to turn towards often overlooked celestial bodies: moons. Moons, these natural satellites orbiting giant planets, offer a fascinating field of investigation that could revolutionize our understanding of extraterrestrial habitability. With over two hundred moons identified in our solar system alone, … Read more
IN BRIEF K2-18b: possible shelter for extraterrestrial life. Habitable exoplanets: fewer than expected. Multiplication of discoveries of planetary systems. Importance of advanced telescopes in the research. Search for signs of life in the atmospheres of exoplanets. International collaboration to explore habitable planets. New strategies to detect extraterrestrial life. Reflection on the intellectual challenges of this … Read more