Computational Biology
Abstract artistic representation of alkaline hydrothermal vents with spiraling geological formations

The Drive to Life on Wet and Icy Worlds

A reformulated theory for the origin of life focusing on alkaline hydrothermal vents as electrochemical reactors.

Planetary Science
Conceptual cross-section of the Cloud Continent proposal showing three layers: the CO2 atmosphere below, the nitrogen-filled honeycomb structure at 50 km altitude, and the habitable atmosphere above

Cloud Continents: Terraforming Venus

A review of Howe's 2022 proposal for terraforming Venus by constructing a floating cloud city using atmospheric buoyancy …

Planetary Science
Venus as seen by Mariner 10, showing swirling cloud patterns in the dense atmosphere

Venus Evolution Through Time

A review of Widemann et al.'s synthesis of key science questions, mission concepts, and international cooperation for …

Planetary Science
Venus as seen by Mariner 10, showing swirling cloud patterns in the dense atmosphere

Life on Venus

Systematic analysis of Venus's habitability by comparing surface and cloud conditions against limits of terrestrial …