A potential new dwarf planet has been discovered in the outer reaches of the solar system, and its existence poses the ...

Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it travels on a highly ...

A series of studies have cast doubt on the sensational claim that "the strongest evidence yet" was found that life exists ...

Less than 1% of this dwarf planet candidate's orbit is close enough to detect, which means astronomers are lucky to have ...

The Red Planet and Earth align properly for interplanetary missions just once every 26 months. The next such opportunity ...

An analysis of Hawaii’s volcanic rocks revealed Earth’s core is leaking gold and other precious metals, a study found. The ...

They said: ‘The discovery of 2017 OF201 is significant because it’s found in a region of the Solar System thought to be empty ...

In January, the Trump administration halted disbursement of funds from the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known ...

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Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system, has long intrigued scientists seeking to understand its mysterious origins.

The SpaceX CEO outlined upcoming changes to the rocket while staying committed to a 2026 mission to the Red Planet.

The object is about 700 kilometres wide and lies nearly three times farther from Earth than Neptune. Its highly elongated ...