planetary
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Other possible explanations for asteroid activity include rotational breakup, gravitational tidal forces during close planetary encounters and the release of trapped gases.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Even so, the team believes this framework could become a valuable addition to future planetary missions searching for evidence of life beyond Earth.
From Science Daily • May 12, 2026
Explaining its selection, the AAS said O'Donoghue was an "extraordinarily creative and effective communicator" whilst also being a "recognised leader" in planetary science.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
To be convinced that gases point to life, scientists must make models of target worlds to understand the planetary context in which a potential biosignature exists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Extrapolation of the statistics of double stars which are greatly disparate in mass suggests that almost all single stars like the Sun should have planetary companions.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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