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The Habitable Zone
The Habitable Zone episodes
- EP 16: Suspiciously Earth-like
In this episode, we will be covering the presence of odd-z elements in supernovae and spider features on Europa.
Sources:
Odd-Z Elements: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-025-02714-4
Spider fractures: https://doi.org/10.3847/PSJ/ae18a0
This Episode was Filmed and Edited by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal.
Contact us at [email protected]
29 min - EP 15: Complex Molecules in Space
In this episode, we will discuss the discoveries of Linear Propadienone in an interstellar cloud and complex organic molecules on Bennu.
Original Sources:
Linear Propadienone: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2511.19775
Bennu: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2512461122
This Episode was Filmed and Edited by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal.
Contact us at [email protected]
15 min - EP 14: Surprise Neptunes and Machine Learning
In this episode we will discuss discovery of a brand new planet, as well as the use of Machine Learning in the search for signs of life.
DOIs:
TOI-333b: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2511.13832
Machine Learning Model: https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2514534122
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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18 min - EP 13: Mass Ejections and Binding Energy Detections
In this episode, we will be exploring Massive Coronal Mass Ejections, and the small nuances of Binding Energy Distributions in Space.
DOIs:
Coronal Mass Ejections: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09715-3
Binding Energy Distributions: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ae064a
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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22 min - EP 12: What truly affects the solar cycle?
In this episode, We will be uncovering whether or not planets truly affect the solar cycle in a meaningful way. The period of Jupiter does seem to suspiciously line up with the length of the solar cycle...
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2511.03889 (Do Planets Affect the Behavior of Long-term Solar Activity, Katsova)
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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13 min - EP 11: From Giants to Super-Earths
In this episode, we will be exploring the study and comparison of giants' atmospheres within and beyond our solar system. We will also unveil the newest Super-Earth, GJ-251c
Original Sources:
Study of Atmosphere: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2510.17926
GJ-251c: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/ae0e20
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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22 min - EP 10: A Wet Universe
In this episode, we will be discussing water in the astronomical community.
Original Sources:
Heavy Water: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-025-02663-y
HWO: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2510.07349
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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18 min - EP 9: Hidden Oceans in the Clouds
In this episode, we will be discussing water in the Venus' clouds.
Original Sources:
https://doi.org/10.1029/2024JE008582
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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8 min - EP 8: Molecules in Stars and Moons
In this episode, we will discuss the discoveries of phosphine on Wolf 1130C and sub-ice organic compounds on Enceladus.
Original Sources:
Wolf 1130C: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adu0401
Enceladus: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-025-02655-y
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
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22 min - EP 7: Where there's wind and water
In this episode, we will be discussing wind patterns on Titan as well as a planetesimal that is incredibly water-dense.
Original Sources:
Winds: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.16937
Planetesimal: https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staf1424
This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.
Contact us at [email protected]
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The Habitable Zone brings you weekly explorations of astrobiology and life in the universe. Join us as we uncover life’s greatest frontier.