Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four rocky planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, our nearest solitary stellar neighbor just six light-years away. Using ultra-sensitive instruments, scientists ...

NEW YORK (AP) — A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday ...

It is rare to find brown dwarf stars orbiting in pairs, and this pair has an even more unusual exoplanet companion ...

"The last four months have been a whirlwind for the science team, and we still feel that Witch Hazel Hill has more to tell us." ...

A new study modeled the chemistry of TOI-270 d, an exoplanet between Earth and Neptune in size, finding evidence that it could be a giant rocky planet shrouded in a thick, hot atmosphere. TOI-270 d is ...

A QUT-led study analyzing data from NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered compelling evidence of multiple mineral-forming ...

An 18-year-old student passionate about astronomy has made history by discovering 1.5 million previously unknown celestial ...

On planets orbiting close to their respective suns, surface water evaporates into space. Planets in the box have the right atmospheric pressure and the right temperature to keep surface water in a ...

The government will freeze $2 billion in funds because the university refused to comply with its demands. Harvard leaders believed saying no was worth the risk. 7 min read Trump Threatens Harvard ...