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

Astronomers have discovered that many sub-Neptune exoplanets, once thought to host vast oceans, are far less watery than ...

A new study challenges the dream of water-rich “Hycean” planets like K2-18b, suggesting that most sub-Neptunes lose their water deep into their interiors during formation. Instead of vast oceans, ...

Scientists can now predict Mars' green auroras - glowing signs of solar storms - which could protect future astronauts on the ...

Akatsuki had completed its regular two-year operation that started in April 2016, after which its operation was extended to ...

Methane gas may signal an atmosphere or geological activity on a distant dwarf planet located at the outer edge of the Solar System. A research team led by the Southwest Research Institute has ...

Researchers have discovered freshwater in the most unlikely of places, underneath the Atlantic Ocean. But can it be tapped?

Venus, often called Earth’s twin, has long fascinated scientists with its extreme conditions. Despite being similar in size ...

Stargazers in the U.S. will witness the razor-thin waning crescent moon rise close to Venus and the bright star Regulus in ...

However, the number of such planets observed is significantly lower than expected, creating what is known as the 'hot Neptune desert'. To unravel this mystery, the ATREIDES team turned their attention ...

There is much less water on the surfaces of distant planets outside our solar system than previously thought. These ...

Tea plants can be grown in the Moon’s soil, the University of Kent has claimed. Researchers planted saplings in soil that ...