Since the Kepler Space Telescope began its prowl for exoplanets in 2009, it has uncovered a strange pattern among these alien ...

Most planetary systems contain worlds larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and the low-density planets around one ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: ALMA(ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/M. McClure et al. Astronomers have witnessed the birth of a planetary ...

Think our planet has some rough neighborhoods? Let’s be real, Earth is basically a luxury spa compared to what’s out there.

The star system V1298 Tau reveals that many planets begin as large, low-density worlds that slowly shrink and shed their ...

Spectacular clouds swirl across the surface of Jupiter. These clouds contain water, just like Earth's, but are much denser on ...

What was originally thought to be a planet orbiting the Fomalhaut star was probably just the fallout of a wild collision.

Now, a new Nature study points to an answer by catching four planets at a stage most systems never show us: The awkward, ...

Leonardo Testi and team investigate the initial conditions for planet formation in this special astronomy focus ...

While its star projector leaves a lot to be desired, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a fantastic educational tool for kids, with its solar system model, complete with talking ...

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) scientists believe they may have resolved a 39-year-old mystery about the radiation belts around Uranus. When astronomers search for planets that could host liquid ...