Astronomers have uncovered a massive, hidden exoplanet nestled in the dusty disc of a young star—MP Mus—by combining ...

Scientists have found that Uranus is emitting its own internal heat — even more than it receives from sunlight — and this ...

Though our solar system and the movement of its planets appear relatively sedate, there are many things that could upset the ...

Astronomers have discovered a giant exoplanet, significantly larger than Jupiter, concealed within the gas and dust disk of ...

A new study led by University of Houston researchers, in collaboration with planetary scientists worldwide, suggests Uranus ...

Voyager 1 was launched in 1977, and after 49 years of travelling, it will reach a milestone in space that was once thought ...

Earth may briefly capture as many as six moon fragments — called minimoons — at any given time before they move on to orbit ...

Astronomers have detected a giant exoplanet – between three and ten times the size of Jupiter – hiding in the swirling disc ...

NASA is focused on the moon as a crucial stepping stone for future deep space exploration. Earth's moon is a 4.5-billion-year ...

Before defining what a light-year is, we should define what a light-year is not: It is not a measure of time, but rather a ...

Volcanic planets with static crusts, called Ignan Earths, can maintain liquid oceans and temperate climates favorable to life.

With a $621,000 award from NASA, University of Massachusetts Amherst microbiologist James Holden will dedicate the next three years to “predicting” the nature of life on Europa.