The search for life in the Universe is a fundamental problem of astrobiology and modern
science. The current progress in the detection of terrestrial-type exoplanets has opened a …

Proxima b is a planet with a minimum mass of 1.3M⊕ orbiting within the habitable zone (HZ)
of Proxima Centauri, a very low-mass, active star and the Sun's closest neighbor. Here we …

TRAPPIST-1 planets are invaluable for the study of comparative planetary science outside
our solar system and possibly habitability. Both transit timing variations (TTV) of the planets …

The inner edge of the classical habitable zone is often defined by the critical flux needed to
trigger the runaway greenhouse instability. This 1D notion of a critical flux, however, may not …

Context. Since low-mass stars have low luminosities, orbits at which liquid water can exist
on Earth-sized planets are relatively close-in, which produces Doppler signals that are …

In this paper we present a new approach to tidal theory. Assuming a Maxwell viscoelastic
rheology, we compute the instantaneous deformation of celestial bodies using a differential …

We provide estimates of atmospheric pressure and surface composition on short-period,
rocky exoplanets with dayside magma pools and silicate-vapor atmospheres. Atmospheric …

Bodily tides provide key information on the interior structure, evolution, and origin of the
planetary bodies. Our Solar system harbors a very diverse population of planetary bodies …

Tidal torques play a key role in rotational dynamics of celestial bodies. They govern these
bodies' tidal despinning and also participate in the subtle process of entrapment of these …

Io experiences tidal deformation as a result of its eccentric orbit around Jupiter, which
provides a primary energy source for Io's continuing volcanic activity and infrared emission …