The Habitable Zone

Aidan Chan & Vriddhi Mittal
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Astronomy

The Habitable Zone brings you weekly explorations of astrobiology and life in the universe. Join us as we uncover life’s greatest frontier.

Episodes

  1. Jul 17

    EP 24: Searching the Cosmos, Rethinking Our Origins

    In this episode, we will discuss NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and a new theory suggesting that life may have originated in land-based environments rather than deep-sea hydrothermal vents. Sources: Roman Space Telescope: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/roman-space-telescope/ Wet-dry cycle: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15311074261434368 This Episode was Filmed and Edited by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal.  Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

  2. Jul 17

    EP 25: Worlds of Helium and Stellar Rebirth

    In this episode, we explore two discoveries reshaping our understanding of the universe. First, we discuss rocky exoplanets with helium-dominated atmospheres and how these unusual worlds could remain habitable while becoming ideal targets for future telescopes. Then, we examine the first confirmed discovery of newborn stars and complex organic molecules inside a supernova remnant, challenging long-held ideas about how stellar explosions influence the formation of future stars, planets, and the building blocks of life. Sources: Helium worlds: https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.06857 Supernova remnant: https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ae6fba This Episode was Filmed and Edited by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal.  Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

  3. Jun 10

    EP 23: When Worlds Change

    In this episode, we will discuss how asteroid impacts may have helped early life evolve on Earth, and the discovery of a giant exoplanet with permanently cloudy mornings and clear evenings. Sources: Asteroid Impact Sites: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-026-03206-7 WASP-94A b: https://doi.org/10.1126/science.adx5903 This Episode was Filmed and Edited by Aidan Chan and Vriddhi Mittal.  Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

  • 3 Episodes

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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Aidan Chan & Vriddhi Mittal
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Habitable Zone