The long-standing idea of planets forming in perfectly flat, orderly discs has been challenged by new research. Instead of ...

It's only in the last few years that scientists have been able to map the red planet's interior structure. That's because ...

On the distant planet of Mars, a place known as Jezero Crater is quietly hosting a 'detective drama' about the origin of life. This area was once a lake, where rivers flowed in from all directions, ...

Temperature is a measure of the average energy of a collection of particles. (This is in contrast to kinetic energy, which is a measure of the energy carried by a single particle.) So, to answer a ...

On the distant planet of Mars, in a location known as Jezero Crater, a 'detective story' about the origin of life is quietly unfolding. This area was once a lake, with rivers flowing in from all ...

"Our approach gives astronomers an idea of how many spots a star might have, where they are located, and how bright or dark ...

As atmospheric observations of exoplanets become increasingly precise, it is more important than ever to correctly account ...

Over the past 60 years, scientists have largely succeeded in building a computer model of Earth to see what the future holds.

It’s impossible to forget just how much the sun affects life on our planet. It’s overwhelmingly the source of our light and heat, providing just enough to maintain the delicate climatic balance we ...

Record-high temperatures in the Mediterranean Sea are putting marine life and coastal ecosystems at serious risk.