Research Articles
When Jupiter Took a Punch: The Cosmic Collision That Changed Our View of the Solar System
The story of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9's collision with Jupiter in 1994, the first predicted cosmic collision witnessed by humanity, and how it transformed planetary science.
The Invisible Shield of KELT-9b: How a Planet Hotter Than Most Stars Reveals Its Secrets
Discover how astronomers detected H⁻ ions in the atmosphere of KELT-9b, an ultra-hot Jupiter with temperatures exceeding most stars, revealing new insights into extreme planetary physics.
Cosmic Duality: The Two Families of Exocomets Around β Pictoris
Explore the fascinating discovery of two distinct families of exocomets orbiting the young star β Pictoris, revealing insights into planetary system formation.
The Scorching Secrets of WASP-178b: Decoding the Atmosphere of an Alien Hellscape
Exploring the ultra-hot Jupiter WASP-178b and its extreme atmospheric conditions through advanced astronomical observations.
The Invisible Fingerprints: How Ammonia's High-Energy Dance Reveals Cosmic Secrets
Discover how ammonia's high-energy molecular transitions help astronomers decode the chemical makeup of distant cosmic objects.