Astronomy and Astrophysics

UChicago study illuminates fates of distant planetary atmospheres

Researchers simulate thousands of worlds to see what happens to planets with hydrogen atmospheres

Ocean circulation may hold the key to finding life on exoplanets

In search for alien life, planets exactly like Earth may not be best places to look, study finds

Prof. Eugene Parker wins prestigious Crafoord Prize in Astronomy

Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences honors UChicago scientist’s pioneering work

New telescope reveals most detailed images of sun’s surface

Inouye Solar Telescope to play critical role in better understanding sun, space weather