Journey beyond the asteroid belt to explore the solar system's majestic giants and mysterious outer reaches. We break down ...

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A new explanation for the solar system's radioactive elements suggests Earth-like planets might be found orbiting up to 50 per cent of sun-like stars ...

The two outermost planets in the solar system are generally considered ice giants, yet we know little about their interiors.

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New simulations suggest TRAPPIST-1e's possible methane atmosphere may be a false signal from its star, raising fresh ...

The comet is the third object ever confirmed to have entered our cosmic neighborhood from elsewhere in the galaxy. Space ...

Using a powerful combination of space-based measurements and Subaru’s advanced imaging, astronomers have discovered two rare companions, one of which enables a key test for NASA’s Roman Space ...

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, ...

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...

If you feel a thrill every time we discover something new about the cosmos, then November 25th may have been a noteworthy day ...

An illustrated guide to the iconic sci-fi saga’s history, lore, and evolution.