Astrobio Magazine: Constraining Planetary Habitability

Dr. Ravi Kopparapu’s research was featured in a recent article in Astrobiology Magazine. Working with Prof. Jim Kasting at Penn State University, Dr. Kopparapu uses computer climate models to examine the potential habitability of newly discovered exoplanets. [Read the article at astrobio.net]

November 14, 2013

Astrobio Magazine: Cosmic Rays Zap a Planet’s Chances for Life

Dr. Dimitra Atri’s research was featured in a recent article in Astrobiology Magazine. Energetic cosmic rays pose several problems to creating habitable conditions and allowing the development of life on a planet, and this illustrated article nicely describes the background and scope of Dr. Atri’s work. [Read the article at astrobio.net]