Transits of exoplanets in front of their white dwarf host stars could reveal the presence of water. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

This story is part of Short Wave's series Space Camp about all the weird, wonderful things happening in the universe. Check out the rest of the series. If you were born in the last century you might ...

Beyond the familiar planets lies a fascinating frontier filled with icy worlds, mysterious orbits, and cosmic curiosities. These are the dwarf planets—small but mighty members of our solar system that ...