Study: Life might survive, and thrive, in a hydrogen world
When searching for extraterrestrial life, astronomers may want to look at planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
When searching for extraterrestrial life, astronomers may want to look at planets with hydrogen-rich atmospheres.
Studying history has made her a better planetary scientist, Minsky says. And studying science has made her a better historian.
The existence of a magnetic field beyond 3.5 billion years ago is still up for debate.
Samuel Birch, a new Heising-Simons Foundation 51 Pegasi b Fellow at MIT, will investigate the surfaces of outer solar system objects.
A tilted orbit may explain the asteroid Pallas’ highly cratered surface.
Report co-chaired by MIT professor cites need for “sweeping changes” in academic culture.
Findings suggest the moon’s magnetic field was produced by the fallout of a crystallizing iron core.
A molecule that’s known for its smelly and poisonous nature on Earth may be a sure-fire sign of extraterrestrial life.
MIT geologists use paleomagnetism to determine the chain of events that resulted in the Himalayan mountains, with the support of MISTI-India.
MIT planetary scientists partner with computer scientists to find exoplanets.
The honor recognizes the "stellar achievement" of the people behind the exoplanet-seeking satellite.
Asteroid is likely shedding reddish dust, revealing a fresh, blue surface beneath.
Submerged system uses the vibration of “piezoelectric” materials to generate power and send and receive data.
Study reports on search for an atmosphere around a planet somewhat similar to ours.
Planetary system orbiting an unusually quiet star is ideal for future habitability searches.