Ushering in the next phase of exoplanet discovery
Professor Sara Seager previews a new era of discovery as a leader of the TESS mission, which is expected to find some 20,000 extrasolar planets.
Professor Sara Seager previews a new era of discovery as a leader of the TESS mission, which is expected to find some 20,000 extrasolar planets.
Satellite developed by MIT aims to discover thousands of nearby exoplanets, including at least 50 Earth-sized ones.
The 51 Pegasi b Postdoctoral Fellowship provides junior scientists the opportunity to conduct theoretical, observational, and experimental research in planetary astronomy.
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.