Citizen scientists discover five tightly packed exoplanets
The planetary system’s dense configuration gives clues to its formation
The planetary system’s dense configuration gives clues to its formation
Satellite’s cameras have been delivered by MIT researchers and passed NASA inspection.
Some 40 light-years away, "super-Earth" identified as new target for atmospheric study.
MIT Media Lab event, Beyond the Cradle, launches a new initiative to explore the final frontier.
Scientists observe first planet-induced stellar pulsations.
Users can search database of 1,600 stars to find signs of new exoplanets.
Fellowship to provide scientists the opportunity to conduct theoretical, observational, and experimental research in planetary astronomy.
Just 40 light years from Earth, planets are best targets so far for search for extraterrestrial life.
Exoplanet lacks atmosphere, is covered in rivers of magma.
Observations of an extreme-weather planet raise questions about hot Jupiters’ origins.
Kavli Institute postdoc and 2015 L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Award winner speaks on her career and why roadblocks remain for women in science.
Though likely uninhabitable, planet is rocky, Earth-sized, and near enough for study of its atmosphere.
Team describes use of method to determine properties of clouds surrounding the exoplanet Kepler-7b.
MIT study finds an exoplanet, tilted on its side, could still be habitable if covered in ocean.