Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, is a subject of fascination for astronomers. Though significantly smaller than Earth, ...

Key takeawaysIn physics, there are two great pillars of thought that don't quite fit together. The Standard Model of particle physics describes all ...

How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system? The recent discovery of 2017 OF201 makes the tally anywhere between ...

The South Pole Telescope has released its most precise image yet of the universe’s first light—the cosmic microwave background. This new ground-based data confirms cosmic expansion anomalies and ...

Astronomers capture first image of a white dwarf exploding twice in space Rare double-detonation seen in supernova remnant ...

Scientists are on the trail of a mysterious five-particle structure that could challenge one of the biggest theories in physics: string theory. This rare particle—never seen before and predicted not ...

Is it the remains of an alien ship, or is it a haphazard pile of yarn that’s been sitting in the corner of the room for ...

In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters, physicists from ETH Zurich, in collaboration with teams from ...

The host star, HIP 67522, is slightly larger and cooler than our Sun. But unlike our middle-aged star, this one is just 17 ...

In physics, there are two great pillars of thought that don't quite fit together. The Standard Model of particle physics describes all known ...

Scientists are using trapped ions in cutting-edge experiments to hunt for signs of an undiscovered particle that might help ...