Planets

  • Vanderbilt University

    Rare study of Earth-sized planet uses technique pioneered by Vanderbilt professor

    A groundbreaking study, using data from NASA and a technique pioneered by a Vanderbilt professor, is giving humankind a glimpse at a distant exoplanet with a size similar to Earth and a surface which may resemble Mercury or Earth’s Moon. Located nearly 49 light-years from Earth, the planet known… Read More

    Aug 19, 2019

  • Black hole

    A revolution in astronomy: How we came to know what we know

    Science has progressed from wild speculation about Earth’s planetary neighbors—including how they formed and whether they are inhabited—to a better understanding of our celestial neighborhood, David Weintraub, professor of astronomy, writes in "Scientific American." Read More

    Oct 14, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    VUCast: Preventing the next pandemic

    Researchers work to prevent possible bird flu pandemic How stars solve mysteries of the universe And conquering the video gaming industry Vandy style? All this and more in this week’s VUCast, Vanderbilt’s online newscast. Watch now. [vucastblurb]… Read More

    Sep 18, 2013

  • exoplanets

    Man who ‘killed’ Pluto coming to Vanderbilt

    Tyson Renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will speak at Vanderbilt University’s Langford Auditorium on Nov. 13. The event, which begins at 7 p.m., is sold out. However, walk-ups are welcome for no-show ticket holders and late seating will be accommodated. Tickets are free for Vanderbilt students; $5 for… Read More

    Nov 9, 2012