Tag: exoplanet
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Planet Y: New clues of an unseen world in the outer solar system
What is Planet Y? Planet Y is not declared a discovery but rather a strong hint toward an unseen world lurking far beyond Neptune. In a study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, lead author Amir Siraj from Princeton describes Planet Y as likely smaller than Earth but larger than Mercury.…
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Rogue Planet SA 1107-7626: A World Devouring the Cosmos
Introduction: A Rogue World with an Insatiable Appetite In a scenario that has captivated space enthusiasts and scientists alike, a young planet named SA 1107-7626 is described as growing at an astonishing rate while roaming the galaxy without a host star. First identified in 2008, this rogue planet challenges the textbook image of planetary birth…
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SA 1107-7626: The Dust-Eating Lone Planet That Defies Star-Ceded Growth
Introduction: A rogue planet that eats dust In the annals of space discovery, some objects fit neatly into established categories, while others challenge them. Since its first identification, the young planet SA 1107-7626 has stood apart. Unlike a typical planet that compounds its mass by circling a star, this lone world drifts in interstellar space,…
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Phosphine in Brown Dwarf Atmospheres: Biosignature Clues
Introduction: Phosphine and the hunt for life beyond Earth Scientists seeking life beyond our planet often focus on biosignatures—molecules that hint at biological processes. Phosphine, a gas produced by anaerobic microbes on Earth, has long been proposed as a potential marker of life. Yet before any molecule can be treated as a true biosignature, researchers…
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Could This Earth-Size Exoplanet Support Extraterrestrial Life?
Introduction: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life The quest for extraterrestrial life has captivated scientists for decades, leading to numerous discoveries within our own galaxy. Recently, a new study focused on an Earth-sized exoplanet located 40 light-years away, highlighting its intriguing potential for supporting life as we know it. This could mark a significant step in…
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Potentially Habitable Exoplanet Found 40 Light-Years Away
Introduction to the Discovery Recent research has revealed the intriguing possibility of a rocky, Earth-sized planet located in our Milky Way galaxy, approximately 40 light-years away, which may possess an atmosphere conducive to supporting life. This discovery could have profound implications for our understanding of extraterrestrial existence and the conditions required for life beyond Earth.…
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Possible Atmosphere Identified Around Earth-Like Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e
Introduction to TRAPPIST-1e In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers from the University of St Andrews has identified a possible atmosphere surrounding the Earth-sized exoplanet TRAPPIST-1e. This compelling finding could have significant implications for our understanding of habitability beyond our solar system. The Significance of Atmospheres Atmospheres play a critical role in creating and…