Microscopic crystals extracted from meteorites could help settle a debate about the birth of our patch of the Milky Way.

Thousands of planets have been discovered orbiting distant stars, but only a small fraction appear potentially habitable. Scientists evaluate these worlds based on factors such as size, temperature, ...

A small, round piece of asteroid Ryugu (sample #91), called “S-lunar,” contains tiny particles (less than 1 mm) that will allow planetary scientists to study the magnetic signature of the early solar ...

A big step in the exploration of other planets in our solar system is within reach as NASA makes a big announcement.

Venus and Saturn are due up for a visually striking event known as a planetary conjunction. Here's everything to know about ...

Recent observations have revealed unusual activity in the atmosphere of a massive gas giant. Scientists tracking long-term patterns noticed changes that don’t fully match previous models. From ...

Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher for the Northern ...

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

Finding Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars and identifying signs of life such as oxygen or water is a major goal in ...

The discovery of the fourth star was done through an algorithm called QUADCOR, which isolates the distinct spectral fingerprints of all four stars simultaneously. By detecting the individual signals, ...

The largest stars in the universe live the life of a rock star — they are born brilliant, live fast and die young. If that is the case, the one named WOH G64 might be considered the stellar equivalent ...

That changed early last year with the quiet opening of the Charleston Planetarium, a bright STEM-forward spot tucked inside the Citadel Mall that invites all Lowcountry locals to come and help write ...