Webb Telescope captures exoplanet dramatically shedding its atmosphere in real time
Finding helps scientists understand how giant planets form and migrate
New study revises our picture of the most common planets in the galaxy
Research led by UChicago’s Eliza Kempton finds some ‘mini-Neptunes’ likely have solid surfaces rather than molten interiors
Exoplanets, explained
We now know there are thousands of planets out there in our galaxy alone. Learn what we know about them, and what mysteries remain.
Scientists rule out an Earth-like atmosphere for nearby exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 d
Webb telescope helps scientists narrow down the search for “Earth twin” planets
Study by UChicago scientists finds four tiny planets around one of our nearest stars
MAROON-X instrument finds evidence for planets around famous Barnard’s Star
UChicago researchers use new method of finding atmospheres in distant planets
New study makes strides in search for habitable planets
NASA’s Webb telescope peers into the boundary between day and night on a distant world
Researchers glimpse strange conditions on a ‘tidally locked’ planet
Scientists discover rare 6-planet system that moves in strange synchrony
Study led by UChicago astronomer Rafael Luque may tell us about how planets form
Researchers get first up-close look at mysterious planet’s atmosphere
Exoplanet GJ 1214b is too hot to be habitable, but likely contains water vapor
Giant planets can have very different atmospheres, according to NASA’s Webb telescope
Distant planet called Smertrios is very different from Jupiter and Saturn, UChicago-led study finds