planets

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Previous winners of the award have been recognised for communicating research on topics including the origins of the Moon and the search for habitable planets beyond our solar system.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

These heavier molecules contrast with the lighter hydrogen and helium typically expected in planets that form close to their stars.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

The good guys are in the business of defending planets or seeking out new worlds, whether to connect or to find new homes.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Moving beyond studies of atmospheres, this work focuses on the geology of planets orbiting other stars, offering deeper insight into their nature.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Kepler’s third law described the time it takes for planets to complete an orbit: r3/t2 = k for time t, distance r; and a constant k.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife