Deep in space, an ancient brown dwarf nicknamed "The Accident" has revealed the first-ever detection of a molecule that ...

Astronomers utilized data from the Gemini South telescope in Chile and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) from NASA to detect silane (SiH₄) in the atmosphere of "The Accident." This simple molecule ...

On 16 September, the world marks the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer—a day of action initiated by ...

A recent study that combines data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) with a detailed analysis published in The Astrophysical Journal provides compelling evidence that the Earth-sized exoplanet ...

Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology ...

Washington joins 10 other states where the northern lights might be visible the night of Tuesday, Sept. 16. Here's what to ...

The Earth’s atmosphere is experiencing an accelerated rate of atmospheric escape, leading to a faster loss of gases into ...

A recent study combining observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and detailed analysis published in The ...

On Earth, it took over 3 billion years for intelligent life to evolve. The planet went from having at least 6 percent carbon ...

JWST data reveal first insights on TRAPPIST-1 e, a planet in the habitable zone that may have conditions suitable for ...

Do we know what space actually smells like? And what about other planets, moons, and celestial bodies? Here's what the ...

A space instrument built by the University of Colorado Boulder will launch aboard a NASA spacecraft on Sept. 23 to detect and ...