One of the worlds in the TRAPPIST-1 system, a mere 40 light-years away, just might be clad in a life-supporting atmosphere.

When 1I/'Oumuamua was first spotted in 2017, astronomers quickly determined that it came from outside the solar system. But ...

The Solar System is home to a remarkable range of planets, from tiny rocky worlds to massive gas giants. But just how big are ...

A Southwest Research Institute-led team has reported the first detection of gas on the distant dwarf planet Makemake, using ...

Utility-scale solar farms are essential players in the energy transition. But with growth comes more exposure, and large ...

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Carbon emissions from homes with high 'EPC ratings' have been proven to be little different from poorly insultated properties ...

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS nucleus size remains one of the biggest mysteries in astronomy. Scientists are analyzing ...

Scientists are in the midst of observing the exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Careful analysis ...

HEFEI -- Chinese and international scientists have, for the first time, discovered a solid inner core, with a radius of about ...

Chinese scientists, together with international scholars, have for the first time confirmed the presence of a solid inner ...