Rogue planets — worlds that drift through space alone without a star — largely remain a mystery to scientists. Now, ...

Astronomers have finally weighed a wandering “rogue” planet, uncovering a Saturn-mass world flung into the galaxy after a dramatic planetary breakup.

Americans are becoming more open to the idea that aliens have visited Earth, according to a series of polls that show belief in alien visitation has been steadily on the rise since 2012. Moreover, ...

Exoplanet TOI-561 b is the closest of four worlds orbiting a 10-billion-year-old G-type star roughly 280 light-years from Earth. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / Ralf Crawford illustration NASA’s James Webb ...

Researchers have uncovered evidence that Uranus and Neptune could be far rockier on the inside than anyone expected. Their unusual magnetic fields and uncertain internal makeup show why new missions ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. — On November 21, 2025, United States District Judge Krissa M. Lanham, District of Arizona, sentenced the eighteenth and final defendant in a joint operation investigated by the United ...

Want to be a top notch candidate for hosting alien life? Then there's a few key requirements you should be aware of: Ideally, you're a large object like a moon or a planet; scientists suspect you also ...

"We are only beginning to discover the true complexity of these worlds." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Astronomers have used ...

These simple switches will shrink your carbon footprint and fatten your wallet without making you feel like you're sacrificing anything. Look, I get it. The narrative around plant-based eating often ...

Many planets featured in Star Trek TNG share traits that scientists now look for when identifying exoplanets: rocky terrain, Earth-like gravity, breathable atmosphere, and ocean or land for humanoids.

Did NASA discover city lights on an alien planet? This video explores the implications and details of the findings that suggest the presence of artificial light sources on a distant exoplanet. The ...