The four exoplanets orbit Barnard’s Star so closely that their years last only a few Earth days. They are probably rocky and, ...

A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research.

NASA has officially confirmed over 5,000 exoplanets. These worlds include icy, rocky, and gas planets with unique characteristics. Some could even har ...

While the number of newly confirmed exoplanets has continued to grow, the origins of these worlds and the factors that impact their formation is a puzzle scientists are still aiming to solve.

Astronomers have detected over 5,800 confirmed exoplanets. One extreme class is ultra-hot Jupiters, of particular interest because they can provide a unique window into planetary atmospheric dynamics.

An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth ... opens a window to future studies of Earth-like exoplanets that may have conditions suitable for life. Dr.

As of January 2012, the tally of confirmed alien worlds has skyrocketed ... has used the transit method to confirm more than 60 new exoplanets and to identify 2,300 candidate planets now awaiting ...