Over the past decade or so, astronomers have speculated about the characteristics of rogue planets in the Milky Way galaxy.

Earth has four seasons, but do other planets in our solar system also have hot summer days and cold winter nights?

Warmer climates than Earth’s could accelerate life’s development, potentially increasing the number of planets with more ...

The JWST continues to live up to its promise by revealing things hidden from other telescopes. One of its lesser-known ...

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they ...

Webb Space Telescope reveals a surprisingly clear atmosphere on planet TOI-421 b, helping scientists understand the evolution ...

"It's like trying to spot a fish by looking for ripples in a pond, rather than trying to see the fish itself." ...

Our solar system may have a ninth planet after all, following the declassification of Pluto nearly two decades ago, ...

"I had been waiting my entire career for Webb so that we could meaningfully characterize the atmospheres of these smaller ...

A planet circling at a sharp 90-degree angle to the orbits of its two host stars has now been confirmed. This discovery ...

They reveal a whole new level of detail in these planet-forming systems. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every ...