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John Michael Godier

10 Spooky Objects that could Lurk in the Solar System
Here are some objects and signals that are or could be in the solar system that have been or plausibly could be discovered. Those that have been discovered are mysterious in that what they are isn't clear at present. The undiscovered objects are extensions of past discoveries, such as interstellar objects, but whether and how many of each type exist is undetermined.
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10 Recent Developments in Astrobiology
In the last few years a multitude of exoplanets have been discovered. The prospect that some of these exoplanets may support life has lead astronomers to stretch their imaginations to determine; What could constitute a sign of life? In what conditions can life survive? What exoplanets are suitable of life? Here are some of the latest revelations.
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The Red Dwarf Question
Ekaterina Ilin and her colleagues recently (August 2021) released an analysis of flares on four red dwarf stars. They found that the flares tend to be released in the stars upper latitudes so planets in the habitable zone may be safe from the flares. Other studies suggest that the habitable zones on tidally locked planets may be significantly larger than previously assumed.
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