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What Observations Would an Energetic Neutral Atom Imager Have Made During the Voyager 2 Flyby of Uranus?

Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract We present large‐scale simulations of energetic neutral atom (ENA) emissions at Uranus from a spacecraft viewpoint. Models of magnetic field, extended hydrogen exosphere, moon‐sourced neutral tori, and proton radiation belt are implemented into a simulator to evaluate the production of ENAs for L $L$ = 1–15.
D. Santos‐Costa, N. André
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No Evidence of Polarization in the 11.3 μm Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Emission Line by Independent Analyses

The Astrophysical Journal
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are commonly used as proxies for star formation, molecular gas content, and other interstellar medium (ISM) properties in our Galaxy and other galaxies.
Enrique Lopez-Rodriguez
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Mastcam‐Z Spectrophotometric Properties of Materials at the Van Zyl Overlook, Jezero Crater

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract During Sols 63–65 of Mars 2020, Mastcam‐Z multispectral (442–1022 nm) images were acquired at Van Zyl Overlook (VZO), spanning phase angles from ∼0° to 150°, to model photometric parameters for seven surface units. These units included rocks, soils, regolith, and rover tracks near the Jezero landing site.
B. Margara, J. R. Johnson, A. G. Hayes, M. T. Lemmon, W. M. Grundy, J. F. Bell III, M. N. Barrington   +6 more
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Martian Proton Albedo as Signature of Near‐Surface Water

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract Understanding the Martian soil water budget is crucial not only for in situ resource utilization in future human missions to Mars, but also for reconstructing the geological and climatic history of the planet, as well as to assess the potential of ancient or even present microbial life.
Jan Leo Löwe, Robert F. Wimmer‐Schweingruber, Salman Khaksari, Sven Löffler, Sergey Nikiforov, Maya Djachkova, Jingnan Guo, Gabin Charpentier, Bent Ehresmann, Donald M. Hassler, Daniel Matthiä, Thomas Berger, Günther Reitz, Cary Zeitlin   +13 more
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Inside-out Planet Formation. VIII. Onset of Planet Formation and the Transition Disk Phase

The Astrophysical Journal
Inside-out planet formation (IOPF) is a theory of in situ formation via pebble accretion of close-in Earth to super-Earth mass planets at the pressure maximum associated with the dead zone inner boundary (DZIB), whose location is set initially by thermal
Xiao Hu, Jonathan C. Tan
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Effects of Comet Encke's Meteoroid Stream on the Seasonal Variation of Mercury's Ca Exosphere

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract Mercury's calcium (Ca) exosphere, observed by NASA's MESSENGER mission, exhibits high temperatures (>50000 K) and pronounced seasonal variability, with its source mainly on the dawn side. Enhanced Ca emission near True Anomaly Angle (TAA) ∼25° and ∼150° has been attributed to Comet 2P/Encke meteoroid streams.
M. Moroni, A. Milillo, A. Mura, A. A. Christou, P. Pokorný, V. Mangano, A. Berezhnoy, A. Aronica, A. Brin, E. De Angelis, P. P. Di Bartolomeo, A. Kazakov, S. Massetti, S. Orsini, C. Plainaki, G. Richards, R. Rispoli, R. Sordini, M. Stumpo   +18 more
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Mechanical Torque Disruption of Dust Grains Induced by Supernova Shock Waves

The Astrophysical Journal
The feedback from massive stars drives the evolution of interstellar dust grains by altering their physical properties via a number of radiative and mechanical processes.
Sergio Martínez-González
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Thermal Escape of Atomic Hydrogen on Mars: A Comprehensive View With a General Circulation Model

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract Mars loses water mainly through the photodissociation of water vapor, followed by the thermal escape of light hydrogen atoms. Observations have revealed large seasonal variations in hydrogen concentration in the upper thermosphere, peaking during southern summers and intensifying during dust storms.
Alexander S. Medvedev, Ngan H. D. Trinh
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Spectral Characterization of CO2‐H2O Ice Layering Under Controlled Mars Polar Conditions as Laboratory Analogs for Seasonal Cap Activity

Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Abstract Seasonal CO2 and H2O ice blanket the Martian polar caps, and their spectral contributions mix during seasonal evolution. Particularly in late northern winter, the spectral signature of H2O ice obscures that of CO2 ice. Using the MARVIN chamber at York University, we produced controlled analogs of layered polar ice under Mars‐like pressure (∼6 ...
Jamie A. Isen, Andrej Stojanovic, Wendy M. Calvin, Isaac B. Smith   +3 more
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The Dust Echo Emission of Fast Blue Optical Transients and Application to the Near-infrared Excess of AT 2018cow

The Astrophysical Journal
A near-infrared (NIR) excess has been discovered in the emission of the representative fast blue optical transient (FBOT) AT 2018cow. It was suggested that this NIR excess could be emitted by the dust surrounding the source and thus could provide a probe
Jing-Yao Li, Yun-Wei Yu, Liang-Duan Liu, Ming-Yan Xiao   +3 more
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