But what is the significance of a terrestrial planet so far out in the outer solar system as opposed to a gas giant planet? "Since this planet would be a former exoplanet, studying it in detail ...

With the exception of Pluto, planets in our solar system are classified as either terrestrial (Earth-like) or Jovian (Jupiter-like) planets. Terrestrial planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth ...

The researchers propose that if a terrestrial planet has substantially less carbon dioxide in its atmosphere compared to ...

We study the ~4.5 billion year history of the terrestrial planets of our solar system, from the stellar synthesis of the elements of which they comprise through their accretion and re-organisation by ...

We have developed a state-of-the-art atmospheric climate-biogeochemical model for terrestrial planets (1D-TERRA) with photochemistry and unique air-shower physics. We are international leaders in ...

Our research interests have been primarily in understanding the physical processes that control the evolution of terrestrial planets (Earth, Moon, Mars, ...). Modern space exploration has provided ...

We know from The Lord of the Rings that Tolkien crafted endless stars in his legendarium, but are there other planets too? Though extra-terrestrial life in Tolkien's universe has not been ...