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Weird orbits of neighbors can make 'habitable' planets not so habitable

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 02:00
A Jupiter-like planet's eccentric orbit could effect the orbit of an earthlike planet, possibly causing the smaller planet to cycle between habitable and uninhabitable conditions.

Out of whack planetary system offers clues to disturbed past

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 02:00
Scientists can no longer assume planets orbit their parent star in a single plane.

Helium pair has regular violent flare-ups

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 02:00
The stars are helium-rich white dwarfs, the compact remnants that are the end state of stars like our Sun.

WISE telescope has heart and soul

Mon, 05/24/2010 - 02:00
The new image demonstrates the power of the space telescope to capture vast regions such as the Heart and Soul nebulae.