Episodes

  • EP 11: From Giants to Super-Earths
    Oct 27 2025

    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.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    21 mins
  • EP 10: A Wet Universe
    Oct 20 2025

    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.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • EP 9: Hidden Oceans in the Clouds
    Oct 20 2025

    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.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    7 mins
  • EP 8: Molecules in Stars and Moons
    Oct 6 2025

    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.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    22 mins
  • EP 7: Where there's wind and water
    Sep 29 2025

    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 contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    19 mins
  • EP 6: Poro-pity
    Sep 22 2025

    In this episode, we will only be covering one topic, but it may have important repercussions in the world of astronomy. Prepare to be penalized for improper porosity predictions!

    Original Source: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.10292


    Visit the NASA Exoplanet Archive!

    https://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/

    This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • EP 5: Giant Quasars and Tiny Dwarf Planets
    Sep 8 2025

    In our first weekly episode, we will discuss the large and the small. The supermassive quasars at the center of Galaxy's are the hot topic, but don't ignore the small but mighty Makemake!

    Original Sources:

    Quasars: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2505.04825

    Makemake: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.06772

    This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • EP 4: Trapp(ist)ed with an Asteroid, a Soot Planet, and a Gas Giant
    Sep 8 2025

    In this episode, we will be covering four new interesting topics. There's a new rookie gas giant in town, and an asteroid, but watch out! Hold your breathe, some planets may not have air.

    Original Sources:

    Trappist-1b: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2509.02120

    WISPIT 2b: https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/adf7a5

    Soot Planets: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.16781

    Ryugu: https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences14040111


    At the publishing of this episode, the candidate exoplanet Alpha Centauri Ab has not been confirmed. The theory of "soot" planets has not been confirmed yet either.



    This Episode was Filmed by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal. Editing by Aidan Chan.

    Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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    29 mins