Several of the planets orbiting a nearby star may harbor “substantial amounts” of water, astronomers say, including three planets situated
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Twilight observations reveal huge storm on Neptune
Spectacular sunsets and sunrises are enough to dazzle most of us, but to astronomers, dusk and dawn are a waste
Continue readingMysterious ‘orphan’ planets found roaming through space
The rocky worlds are believed to move through galaxies and could host life in deep hydrothermal vents, according to new
Continue readingThe worst storm in the solar system
Whenever you want to have a non-controversial conversation with someone you don’t know very well, it’s a safe bet that
Continue readingThe Moon’s Interior Could Contain Lots of Water
Ancient volcanic deposits on the moon reveal new evidence about the lunar interior, suggesting it contains substantial amounts of water.
Continue readingEight Other Worlds In Our Solar System Might Have Life Beyond Earth
In all the known Universe, to the best that we’ve examined it, only our home planet, Earth, contains confirmed signs
Continue readingWhen Will The First Human Leave The Solar System?
One thousand years. That is the minimum length of time it would take us to get to the nearest star
Continue readingGame Of Thrones Could Actually Exist
‘Game Of Thrones’ Home World Could Actually Exist, Says Science Winter is coming. Here on Earth, we can accurately predict
Continue readingExoplanet Discovered Revolving Around its Star Five Times a Day
The planet is named EPIC 228813918 b, and it has the second-shortest orbital period of any planet ever discovered. A new
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