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Could more of Earth’s surface host life?
Earth is as friendly to life as any planet could possibly be — or is it? If Jupiter’s orbit changes, Earth could become more hospitable.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 10, 2022


You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
A new citizen science project allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 5, 2022


This is why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like Saturn
To understand the reason Jupiter currently looks the way it does, Kane and his graduate student Zhexing Li ran a dynamic computer simulation
Joseph Shavit
Jul 26, 2022


Europa could be key in the search for extraterrestrial life
Europa is a prime candidate for life in our solar system, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated scientists for decades.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 25, 2022


Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sight
An astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 15, 2022


NASA's Juno offers first 3D view of Jupiter's atmosphere
New findings from NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter provide a fuller picture of how the planet's distinctive and colorful cloud processes.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 30, 2021


A crystal ball into our solar system's future
Astronomers have discovered the very first confirmed planetary system that resembles the expected fate of our solar system.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2021


NASA's Lucy mission: A journey to the young solar system
NASA's Lucy spacecraft will launch in October 2021 on a 12-year journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids and will include three gravity assists
Joseph Shavit
Oct 8, 2021


Hubble shows winds in Jupiter's great red spot are speeding up
Like the speed of an advancing race car driver, the winds in the outermost "lane" of Jupiter's Great Red Spot are accelerating
Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021
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