Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet ...

One morning, the Moon wakes up the Earth — and to its surprise, every planet in the Solar System has transformed into another Earth! What would happen to gravity, orbits, and life as we know it? Get ...

When most people think of our Solar System, they think of the 8 planets officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). But what if I told you there are at least 40 planets, and ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...

Understanding the similarities and differences of the deserts on Earth and Mars will help space travelers survive future ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ...

Studies of 15 M-type stars have revealed new insights into the potential presence of exoplanets. A new study led by ...

Recent studies reveal that low-mass stars frequently host Earth-like planets, with four new exoplanets recently identified by Heidelberg University astronomers.

Stars passing close to the sun could cause planets to collide, including with Earth, or even be ejected as rogue planets, new simulations show.

NPR's science podcast Short Wave shares how taking a nap can deliver a eureka moment, a new picture of a planet right after it was born, and how wildfires can affect water quality – after the ...