Does planetary evolution favor human-like life? Study ups odds we’re not alone
view of Earth from the ISS. Credit: NASA
Wobbling stars reveal hidden companions in Gaia data
Artists impression of Gaia-4b orbiting star. Credit: ESA/Gaia/DPAC/M. Marcussen
Could an Earth-like alien civilization detect us?
illustration of a space craft approaching Earth
Is the wayfinding shown in Moana realistic?
Chris Palma, teaching professor of astronomy and astrophysics

Find out the answer

New planet in Kepler-51 system discovered using James Webb Space Telescope
illustration of Kepler-51 and its planets
Q&A with Pinchen Fan
Pinchen Fan
Penn State Astrophysicist David Radice named Knerr Early Career Professor
David Radice
Three Penn State researchers awarded scientific grants from Kaufman Foundation
Sipe, Radice, and Maulik
Heard on campus: MIT astrophysicist Sara Seager
Sara Seager
NASA grant to support free tool to improve astrophysical simulations
David Radice
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