Joseph ShavitSep 10, 2022Could 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.
Joshua ShavitSep 5, 2022You can help scientists study the atmosphere on JupiterA new citizen science project allows volunteers to play an important role in helping scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter.
Joseph ShavitJul 26, 2022This is why Jupiter doesn’t have rings like SaturnTo understand the reason Jupiter currently looks the way it does, Kane and his graduate student Zhexing Li ran a dynamic computer simulation
Joseph ShavitApr 25, 2022Europa could be key in the search for extraterrestrial lifeEuropa is a prime candidate for life in our solar system, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated scientists for decades.
Joseph ShavitJan 15, 2022Astronomer and citizen scientists find gigantic planet hidden in plain sightAn astronomer and a group of eagle-eyed citizen scientists have discovered a giant gas planet hidden from view by typical stargazing tools.
Joseph ShavitOct 30, 2021NASA's Juno offers first 3D view of Jupiter's atmosphereNew findings from NASA's Juno probe orbiting Jupiter provide a fuller picture of how the planet's distinctive and colorful cloud processes.
Joseph ShavitOct 14, 2021A crystal ball into our solar system's futureAstronomers have discovered the very first confirmed planetary system that resembles the expected fate of our solar system.
Joseph ShavitOct 8, 2021NASA's Lucy mission: A journey to the young solar systemNASA's Lucy spacecraft will launch in October 2021 on a 12-year journey to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids and will include three gravity assists
Joshua ShavitOct 4, 2021Hubble shows winds in Jupiter's great red spot are speeding upLike the speed of an advancing race car driver, the winds in the outermost "lane" of Jupiter's Great Red Spot are accelerating