High temperatures and extreme wind speeds influence the chemistry inside the planet’s atmosphere. more

Astronomers identify the origins of a galactic wind caused by intense star formation and fireworks of supernova explosions. more

Astronomers have identified what could be two of the Milky Way’s earliest building blocks: Named “Shakti” and “Shiva”, these appear to be the remnants of two galaxies that merged between 12 and 13 billion years ago with an early version of the Milky Way, contributing to our home galaxy’s initial growth. more

Simulations provide a potential explanation for the mysterious gap in the size distribution of super-Earths. more

Steamy world could be a sample of water-rich planets throughout our galaxy more