What was originally thought to be a planet orbiting the Fomalhaut star was probably just the fallout of a wild collision.

Most planetary systems contain worlds larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune, and the low-density planets around one ...

Stars and planets are inextricably linked. They form together and stars shape the fate of planets. Stars create the dusty ...

For Earth to be born, our solar system needed certain isotopes which could only be formed by supernovae. But, shouldn't such ...

A patch of turmoil on the Sun can feel far away, until it reaches into your daily life. In 2024, one solar region became so ...

Around the bright star Fomalhaut, astronomers spotted glowing clouds of debris left behind by colossal collisions between ...

Space experts believe that the 'Dracula' disc could offer new insights into planetary formation, especially in massive ...

Leonardo Testi and team investigate the initial conditions for planet formation in this special astronomy focus ...

New calculations reported by Live Science indicate Jupiter was once much larger and is still contracting as it cools, offering constraints on early solar system conditions.

Key takeawaysPlanets larger than Earth but smaller than Neptune are the most common kind in the galaxy, but because our solar ...

A new 3I/ATLAS captured by NASA-supported Gemini North telescope revealed a 'chemical scream' as the comet's temperature ...

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.