Exoplanet climates
Studying exoplanet climates offers a unique way to understand Earth’s past and future by providing real-world tests for climate models under extreme conditions, like tidal locking, runaway greenhouse effects, or global ice cover, some of which the Earth may have experienced or could face. Exoplanets act as natural laboratories, revealing how atmospheres evolve, how planets transition between habitable and uninhabitable states, and the role of oceans, clouds, and atmospheric loss in climate stability. These insights help refine Earth’s climate models, predict tipping points, and even guide the search for life beyond our solar system, while advancing technologies that benefit both planetary and Earth science. You can read more about our research here.