Astrochemistry
Mysterious Molecules in Space 
Researchers at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics Finger Silicon-Capped Hydrocarbons as Possible Source of Mysterious "Diffuse Interstellar Bands"
Extrasolar Planets
The Formation of the Kepler-10 Planetary System
In this paper, we investigate the conditions required for the 3 and 17 Earth mass solid planets in the Kepler-10 system to have formed through collisions and mergers within an initial population of embryos.
Extrasolar Planets
Probing the Terrestrial Regions of Planetary Systems: Warm Debris Disks with Emission Features
Observations of debris disks allow for the study of planetary systems, even where planets have not been detected.
Extrasolar Planets
Searching for Earth-mass planets around α Centauri
This work is part of an ongoing project which aims to detect terrestrial planets in our neighbouring star system α Centauri using the Doppler method.
Astrochemistry
Astronomers come up dry in search for water on exoplanets
A team of astronomers has made the most precise measurements yet of water vapour in the atmospheres of Jupiter-like planets beyond our Solar System and found them to be much drier worlds than expected.
Genomics and Cell Biology
Four billion-year-old chemistry in cells today
Parts of the primordial soup in which life arose have been maintained in our cells today according to scientists at the University of East Anglia.
Extrasolar Planets
Atmospheric dynamics of terrestrial exoplanets over a wide range of orbital and atmospheric parameters
The recent discoveries of terrestrial exoplanets and super Earths extending over a broad range of orbital and physical parameters suggests that these planets will span a wide range of climatic regimes.
Astrochemistry
H2O abundances in the atmospheres of three hot Jupiters
The core accretion theory for giant planet formation predicts enrichment of elemental abundances in planetary envelopes caused by runaway accretion of planetesimals, which is consistent with measured super-solar abundances of C, N, P, S, Xe, and Ar in Jupiter's atmosphere.
Biosignatures & Paleobiology
A New Approach to SETI: Targeting Alien Polluters
Humanity is on the threshold of being able to detect signs of alien life on other worlds. By studying exoplanet atmospheres, we can look for gases like oxygen and methane that only coexist if replenished by life.
Extrasolar Planets
Direct Imaging of Exoplanets in the Habitable Zone with Adaptive Optics
One of the primary goals of exoplanet science is to find and characterize habitable planets, and direct imaging will play a key role in this effort.
Oceanic Research
Oceans Are Vital for Life On Other Planets
New research published today in the journal Astrobiology shows the vital role of oceans in moderating climate on Earth-like planets.
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