Iron winds are blowing on WASP-76 b
Exoplanets have been discovered with a wide range of environmental conditions. WASP-76b is one of the most extreme with a dayside temperature of over...
Astronomers detect key clue in how planets form: A ‘wiggle’ in space”
A team of international astronomers has made an exciting discovery about how planets form, thanks to new observations from the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array...
A monster asteroid crashed into Jupiter’s moon 4 billion years ago, rolling it over
Jupiter’s moon, Ganymede, is a fascinating celestial body.
Measuring 2,634 km (1,636 mi) in diameter, it is also the largest satellite in the Solar System...
There’s more water inside planets than we thought
When you walk across your lawn or down the street, you move on the surface of a surprisingly layered world. Some of those layers...
Did a passing star shape our solar system? New clues about strange orbits beyond...
Scientists may have found an explanation for the mysterious, eccentric orbits of objects far beyond Neptune in our solar system.
New research suggests that billions...
Why are we so fascinated with aliens
Robert Smith is convinced the aliens have won.
"The invasion has happened—it's all over," says the University of Alberta space historian who teaches a course...
Scientists predict possible flare-up of ‘blaze star’ T Corona Borealis
Skywatchers might soon witness a rare celestial event: the potential flare-up of T Corona Borealis, commonly known as the "blaze star."
This star, located in...
Scientists confirm eclipses create atmospheric waves
A groundbreaking discovery has just been made by student teams from three U.S. universities: eclipses can create ripples in Earth's atmosphere, known as atmospheric...
Scientists uncover the origins of the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
Astronomers have long been puzzled by the origins of supermassive black holes—enormous objects found at the center of most galaxies, including our own Milky...
Scientists 3D print first metal part in space
In an exciting milestone, the European Space Agency (ESA) has successfully 3D printed the first-ever metal part in space using their Metal 3D Printer.
This...