In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have identified a super-Earth exoplanet that may host vast oceans. This celestial body, believed to be rich in water, has sparked excitement in the scientific ...

For decades, astronomers have wondered whether Earth-like planets are rare gems or commonplace across the stars. Recent ...

A recent discovery has sent ripples through the scientific community, with astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope to ...

An international research team led by researcher Gu Shenghong from the Yunnan Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...

"Are we alone?" This ancient question has occupied humanity's mind for a long time. In 1995, the discovery of the first exoplanet orbiting a sun-like star opened the door to exploring this profound ...

Astronomers might be close to confirming the presence of an Earth-like atmosphere on an exoplanet for the first time, ...

The planet K2-18b is located about 120 light-years away from Earth, in the direction of the constellation Leo. It orbits a red dwarf star and has a mass approximately eight times that of Earth, with a ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A super-Earth basks in the glow of its star in this artist's impression. Is the world habitable ...

Could a recently discovered "super-Earth" have the potential temperature and conditions to sustain life? The new exoplanet is situated "fairly close to us" -- only 137 light-years away -- and orbits ...

NASA has discovered a new super-Earth that has a year only lasting a few hours. The exoplanet K2-141b, was found very close to its orange sun-like star, and has an orbital period of less than one ...