The Habitable Zone - Aidan Chan

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EP 2: 4 OH's

Episode 2

Sunday, August 10, 2025 • Duration 17:17

In this Episode, We'll be covering four incredible discoveries from the past two weeks. Cosmic Rays, New Planets, and Coral Structures on Mars are all on todays itinerary outside of our planet. But thats only three, and there's a fourth OH on the way!

(Methanetetrol contains four hydroxyl groups (OH))

Original Sources:

Cosmic Rays: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1473550425100025

New Planet: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.03814

Paposo Image

Methanetetrol Synthesis: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-61561-z

To Pronounce Methanetetrol (Also known as Orthocarbonic Acid or Carbon Tetrahydroxide): Meth-a-ne-te-trol [mɛθəneɪtɛtrɒl]

Published Aug 10 2025

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

Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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EP 3: Innerworlds and Otherworlds

Episode 3

Monday, August 25, 2025 • Duration 17:32

In this episode, we'll be covering a wide range of topics, from the study of the inside of our own world, to the discovery of new worlds with two stars. Along the way we'll visit Ceres, the sleeper pick of formerly habitable worlds, and take a look into Mellitic Acid, one of the most stable molecules to form protocells. Follow along as we go from beneath our feet to above our skies!

Original Sources:

Ceres: https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adt3283

A Decade of Global Water Cycle Monitoring: NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive Mission

TOI-2267: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2508.14176

Mellitic Acid: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202501526

At the publishing of this episode, the candidate planet around Alpha Centauri A discussed in last episode has not been confirmed.

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

Contact us at contactthehabitablezone@gmail.com

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EP 4: Trapp(ist)ed with an Asteroid, a Soot Planet, and a Gas Giant

Episode 4

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 28:42

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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EP 5: Giant Quasars and Tiny Dwarf Planets

Episode 5

Monday, September 8, 2025 • Duration 18:16

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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EP 6: Poro-pity

Episode 6

Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 10:31

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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EP 8: Molecules in Stars and Moons

Episode 8

Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 21:59

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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EP 7: Where there's wind and water

Episode 7

Monday, September 29, 2025 • Duration 19:13

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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EP 11: From Giants to Super-Earths

Episode 11

Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 21:03

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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EP 10: A Wet Universe

Episode 10

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 17:54

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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EP 9: Hidden Oceans in the Clouds

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Duration 07:28

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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