Scientists discover an exoplanet with a mass about 13 times that of Jupiter
In new research, Brazilian astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting an older or more evolved binary.
In the binary, one of the two stars is...
Brown dwarf could form like a planet
In a new study, scientists found important information about the origins of brown dwarfs.
Their finding showed that brown stars could form along with the...
New research shows nearest exoplanets may have life
In a new study, researchers found that Earth-like planets orbiting our closest stars may host life.
They suggest that life may be evolving on these...
Scientists find solar wind heats up Jupiter’s atmosphere
In a new study, researchers found that auroras at Jupiter's poles are heating the planet's atmosphere.
The heat has reached a greater depth than previously...
New findings about iron volcanoes on metal asteroids
In a new study, scientists suggest that as a metallic asteroid cooled and solidified, iron volcanoes may have erupted onto its surface.
This is the...
Scientists find binary stars could reflect light from one another
In a new study, researchers found binary stars can reflect light from one another as well as radiating it.
Binary stars are two stars locked...
Scientists discover lithium in a primitive star in our galaxy
In a new study, researchers have discovered lithium in a primitive star in our galaxy.
The star is J0023+0307, which was discovered a year ago.
The...
NASA’s Curiosity observes solar eclipses on Mars
In a new study, researchers report that NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has captured two solar eclipses on Mars.
Since the past few weeks, Curiosity has...
This planet fragment survives the death of its star
In a new study, researchers found that a fragment of a planet has survived the death of its star.
The planet fragment is at least...
New findings about gamma-ray blazars in the sky
In a new study, researchers have found new information about gamma-ray blazars in the sky.
The research was conducted by a team of astronomers including...