The origin of super-Earths and sub-Neptunes has been revealed in a system of four young planets that are dramatically losing ...

Solar storms are eruptions that release some of the energy stored in the sun's strong magnetic field. These can create ...

In addition to shaping the interior of rocky planets, molten rock located deep within these planets may also contribute to ...

If you look across space with a telescope, you’ll see countless galaxies, most of which host large central black holes, billions of stars and their attendant planets. The universe teems with huge, ...

A star about 600 light-years away is giving astronomers a front-row view to the environments in which rocky planets like Earth form around the most abundant stars in the universe. Called ISO-ChaI 147, ...

Eight months after the space telescope CHEOPS started its journey into space, the first scientific publication using data from CHEOPS has been issued. CHEOPS is the first ESA mission dedicated to ...

Scientists on Earth use seismometers to get a more detailed picture of what the inside of the Earth is made of. Those seismometers record vibrations from earthquakes. The vibrations change depending ...

In 2011, astronomers announced that our galaxy is likely teeming with free-floating planets. In 2011, astronomers announced that our galaxy is likely teeming with free-floating planets. In fact, these ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Chris Impey, University of Arizona (THE CONVERSATION) If you look across space with a ...