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: A Systematic Habitability Analysis

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