The unexpected discovery of the real-life celestial body Pluto in No Man's Sky by one explorer astonishes and impresses the player community.

Age data for certain classes of meteorite have made it possible to gain new findings on the origin of small water-rich ...

There are 8 planets in the solar system, each unique in size, distance, and composition. Learn about all the planets in order from the Sun, their characteristics, and key facts that make them ...

There's a new interstellar comet in the neighborhood! Known as 3I/ATLAS, this comet poses no threat to Earth – but it does ...

Earth could be thrown off its orbit and flung into another planet or the Sun, a new study has warned. Passing stars could be the orchestrator of this cosmic instability which could jeopardise our ...

The Gathering' is taking its next big risk: a full-on leap into science fiction. A certain Star franchise may have boldly ...

Outer Wilds stands out in the world of space exploration games with its unique take on realism. From tiny solar systems to ...

Solar system coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

Fling your way through the solar system, collecting aliens with Pipette in this epic Horrible Science game! Will you make it ...

The universe is always moving. While we’ve found evidence of rogue black holes and planets, new research suggests that a passing star could be out there somewhere. Unfortunately, If it were to ...

For the first time in 15 years, you can see a game of shadows across Saturn. You won't see it again until 2040.

There are a few ways you could define the edge of the Solar System – for instance, where the planets end, or at the Oort cloud, the boundary of the Sun's gravitational influence where objects ...