How would detecting methane help astronomers identify if exoplanets, or even exomoons, have life as we know it, or even as we ...
A rocky planet less than half the mass of Earth seems to have an atmosphere made almost entirely of sulphur dioxide – this ...
Alongside their stylistic counterpart in sequels, crafting a worthwhile prequel remains a difficult feat within the larger ...
In the coming years, an unprecedented number of people will leave planet Earth—but it’s becoming increasingly clear that deep ...
Earth’s inner core is changing shape, scientists have found.
Understanding Earth’s Core Earth's core is the heart of our planet; it's a fiery furnace where temperatures soar higher than ...
An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star.
An asteroid with a 1 in 2,700 chance of hitting us could cause a catastrophic winter. Researchers have modeled the potential consequences of medium-sized space rock Bennu striking Earth. The study, ...
SpaceX's seventh test flight that was destroyed less than ten minutes after launch may have rained a significant amount of ...
The current exoplanet census contains 5,832 confirmed candidates, with more than 7,500 still awaiting confirmation. Of those that have been confirmed, most have been gas giants ranging from ...
According to astronomers, January alone has witnessed at least 120 Starlink satellites burning up fireballs after re-entering ...
As planets pass in front of their parent stars as viewed from Earth, they cause a tiny dip in the amount of starlight we ...