Planets

Astronomers found the building blocks of new planets swirling around two young stars

Scientists using radio telescopes have found planet-building pebbles around young stars, giving new clues about how solar systems like ours form.

Earth may lie in a gigantic void that skews our view of the expanding universe Joshua Shavit

JWST reveals surprising origin of fiery giant planet reaching 3000°C Joshua Shavit

Race to Sedna: New fusion and solar sail engines could reach distant world in 10 years Joseph Shavit

Why are giant planets found at the outer reaches of solar systems Joshua Shavit

Frozen ocean world discovered between Mars and Jupiter Rebecca Shavit

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

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

Scientists make groundbreaking discovery about Pluto’s formation Joshua Shavit

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

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

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

JWST captures first views of a planet swallowed by a star in real time Joshua Shavit

White dwarf stars could host life-supporting planets, study finds Joseph Shavit

Astronomers capture first 3D view of an exoplanet’s atmosphere and climate Joshua Shavit

From gas giants to rocky worlds: Why planets in our solar system differ Joseph Shavit

Planetary science discovery explains Pluto’s formation Joshua Shavit