Astronomers might be close to confirming the presence of an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the first time, ...

Kevin France, a professor of astrophysics at the University of Colorado Boulder, discusses the Habitable Worlds Observatory, ...

One of the worlds in the TRAPPIST-1 system, a mere 40 light-years away, just might be clad in a life-supporting atmosphere.

Astronomers are researching an Earth-like exoplanet that could contain water, according to NASA. The exoplanet, named ...

One of the boldest dreams in modern astronomy is the search for Earth-like worlds beyond our solar system. These exoplanets may hold oceans, rocky ground, and even atmospheres rich in oxygen or ...

Experts are optimistic about the potential habitability of this celestial body. They said, "They could soon confirm if the exoplanet is habitable and could sustain liquid water." If confirmed, it ...

A new rectangular telescope design could finally spot Earth-like planets around nearby stars, bringing the search for alien ...

If there’s one of these planets that could potentially sustain liquid water on the surface, it’s probably that one.” ...

Exoplanet TRAPPIST-1 e may contain an atmosphere and liquid water, NASA scientists said. Research into the exoplanet is ...

In a new study published in the journal Research Notes of the American Astronomical Society, astronomers report the discovery ...

Our planet has apparently had a small companion that went undetected for decades. What took so long to find it and why was it ...