Astrophysicists have once again enriched our knowledge of the cosmos with a new discovery: two small planets orbiting ...
A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of ...
A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system ...
These two exoplanets, a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune, are common in the galaxy, yet are absent from our system. This discovery paves the way for future atmospheric studies to better understand ...
A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...
These gases — composed of carbon, hydrogen, and a halogen, like chlorine — are mostly made by bacteria, algae, fungi, and ...
Early in our Solar System’s history, bits of icy debris were scattered and then gradually coaxed into a spiral alignment in ...
A rare total lunar eclipse is heading our way March 14—and if you're curious about whether your zodiac sign will feel the ...