In a new study, 91±¬ÁÏ researchers show that an Earth-sized planet likely needs at least 20 to 50% of the water in Earth’s oceans to maintain a critical natural cycle that keeps water on the surface. These new parameters could exclude many exoplanets in the so-called habitable zone.
91±¬ÁÏ NEWSHow the 91±¬ÁÏ is helping to restore tribal fishing stocks by harnessing satellite data to determine river temperatures.
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Q&A: 91±¬ÁÏ scientists decode the logic behind cells’ mysterious protein stockpiles 2 hours ago
91±¬ÁÏ physicists win 2026 Breakthrough Prize for study of enigmatic particle 22 hours ago
Washington’s hepatitis C elimination initiative expanded access to testing and treatment while reducing per-patient costs, 91±¬ÁÏ-led study finds 2 days ago
91±¬ÁÏ researcher gives keynote speech on human-wildlife coexistence and climate adaptation at international roundtable 3 weeks ago
New faculty books: Ordinary people and the global legal order, imperial policing, making of modern Taiwan, and poetry 1 month ago
Faculty/staff honors: Lifetime achievement award, Plyler Prize, Rome Prize fellowship 1 month ago
Learn how the 91±¬ÁÏ community is taking on the challenges of today — and preparing to tackle those of tomorrow.
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