Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers ...

These worlds are among the least dense ever found, and all attempts to probe their atmospheres have been blocked by a mysterious smog.

The Bennu's newly found rugged surface, after additional testing, could rewrite what we know about ancient asteroids.

Deep in the cold darkness beyond our Solar System, Oxford-led astronomers have discovered a world that defies easy categorisation: a small, rocky worl.

Out of the 6,000 known exoplanets, it's these rocky worlds that are most worthy of attention in the search for life beyond our planet.

Learn more about L 98‑59 d, an exoplanet 35 light‑years away with a deep global magma ocean ...

A hazy, ultra-light “super-puff” planet, Kepler-51d, is hiding its secrets and challenging how scientists understand planet formation.

The global space industry is rapidly transitioning from a speculative venture into a core pillar of the world economy. According to the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, the space economy is ...

As an astrophysicist, my world revolves around the wonders of space and the mysteries of the universe. This means I can be a ...

A massive crater on asteroid Psyche may hold the key to whether it’s a lost planet’s core or something more complex. New simulations suggest NASA’s upcoming mission could finally solve the mystery.

Discovered in 1930 at the Lowell Observatory, Pluto was demoted as a planet in 2006. Some want President Trump to take action via executive order.

Asteroid 16 Psyche has puzzled scientists for more than 200 years. Now, new research suggests that its large craters could ...