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A fascinating blend of mechanics and magnetism brings a solar system model to life. Each planetary movement is guided by magnetic forces, creating a seamless and mesmerizing display. Precision ...

The search for life beyond Earth is a holy grail quest for many experts, but finding where to look is a core issue.

Last week at the 2022 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting, planetary scientists and astronomers discussed how new machine-learning techniques are changing the way we learn about our ...

The solar system is calling, and we must go. NASA has selected four proposed missions , spread out across the solar system, for further review in its hunt for the next big planetary science missions.

In 2009, a pair of astronomers at the Paris Observatory announced a startling discovery. After building a detailed computational model of our solar system, they ran thousands of numerical simulations, ...

For a few evenings around 28 February, every planet in the solar system will be visible in the night sky, thanks to a rare great planetary alignment. Here's how to make sure you don't miss this ...

Our economic system and our planetary system are now at war. Our current economic model, predominantly characterized by capitalism and consumerism, is built on the premise of perpetual growth.

When planetary scientists look to other stars for planets beyond Earth, they don’t often turn up much that resembles our solar system. Whether it’s because of star size, detection method, or ...