The search for life beyond our planet continues, and one of the most underappreciated tools in an astrobiologist's toolkit is statistics. While it might not be as glamorous as directly imaging a ...

In this field guide, we break down how to execute a two-person reconnaissance patrol—covering rapid planning, stealthy movement, observation techniques, contact avoidance, and concise reporting back ...

Dr. Vorobiev works on the development of new observational techniques and instruments, in spectroscopy and polarimetry. In particular, he is working to enable multi-object spectroscopic capability on ...

Meteorite observation and recovery is a dynamic field that bridges astronomical detection with terrestrial expeditions to retrieve extraterrestrial material. Recent advancements in optical ...

Discovered by NASA’s Kepler spacecraft, Kepler-10c is a massive exoplanet that challenges existing theories about planetary formation and habitability. Dubbed a “mega-Earth,” this planet’s ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Developments in photography and non-visible radiation technology in the late twentieth century have rendered classical techniques of visual ...

Atmospheric turbulence is a complex phenomenon arising from the chaotic and irregular motion of air, which plays a pivotal role in the mixing, transport, and dispersion of energy and constituents in ...