Pluto likely acquired large moon Charon in a “kiss and capture” collision billions of years ago. It may have created a ...
Smaller gas giants are less likely to survive in such systems, surrounded by clashing planetary titans. With their lower ...
If the modern age of astronomy could be summarized in a few words, it would probably be "the age of shifting paradigms." ...
A planet parade like the one beginning tonight is quite uncommon, occurring once every 10-20 years. Here are the planets you ...
Scientists have discovered a rare six-planet system where all planets orbit their star in perfect mathematical harmony.
A very rare treat is about to grace Earth's night skies.
Researchers have unveiled a cosmic cycle where carbon, created in the explosions of stars, travels through space via a ...
"Astronomers will always assume a simple model unless there is overwhelming evidence that this simple model is flawed." ...
Evolution is often depicted as a steady forward march from simple to complex forms. But new research shows that certain ferns ...
Since New Horizons' close encounter with Pluto 10 years ago, experts have come to think of the dwarf planet as much more ...
For the first time, a new study confirms that circumgalactic medium (CGM) doesn’t just contain “hot gases enriched in oxygen” ...