Planetary Science

Space Scientists detect signs of a hidden planet in our solar system

Beyond the edge of Neptune, a distant realm of icy debris known as the Kuiper Belt stretches deep into space.

Space The Moon once had magnetic fields as strong as Earth’s Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Rivers release ancient carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – reshaping climate science Rebecca Shavit

Space Giant planet found orbiting tiny star challenges theories on planetary formation Joshua Shavit

Space First direct evidence of how Mars lost its thick atmosphere and water Joshua Shavit

Space Jupiter was once double its current size, study finds Joshua Shavit

Space Frozen ocean world discovered between Mars and Jupiter Rebecca Shavit

Space Scientists discover remains of an ancient planet deep inside the Earth Joseph Shavit

Space New study finds ancient Mars likely had rainfall, snow and flowing rivers Rebecca Shavit

Space Scientists find significant amounts of water hidden beneath Mars’ surface Joshua Shavit

Space Astronomers find rare planet orbiting at 90 degrees around twin brown dwarf stars Joshua Shavit

Space Scientists make groundbreaking discovery about Pluto’s formation Joshua Shavit

Space New discovery upends current models of star and planet formation Joseph Shavit

Green Impact The Earth shifted 25 degrees and then corrected itself 84 million years ago Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Gigantic ocean of water found hidden beneath the Earth’s surface Joseph Shavit

Space Astronomers discover planet with enormous dust tails crumbling into oblivion Joseph Shavit

Space Scientists find Earth-like exoplanets to be common in the universe Joshua Shavit