Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. Have a question you’d like an expert to answer? Send it to CuriousKidsCanada@theconversation.com.. Why does it matter if Pluto is a planet or a ...

Kids in school are learning about the eight planets and the (currently) five dwarf planets. In order from the Sun, we first find Ceres – the largest object in the asteroid belt.

A campaign called "Dear Pluto" is asking children to submit greetings to the dwarf planet, both in written and video form. The idea is to help generate excitement about the solar system and space ...

Scientists found a possible new dwarf planet — it could spell bad news for Planet 9 fans Pluto's hazy skies are making the dwarf planet even colder, James Webb Space Telescope finds ...