700 Quintillion Planets Discovered in the Universe Don’t Match Our Planet’s Features That Much
There are about 700 quintillion planets in the universe, but not a single one has characteristics identical to those of…
Our Solar System Might Have a Ninth Planet, and It’s Not Pluto
Almost two decades ago, in 2006, Pluto was officially recognized as the ninth planet of our Solar System. Meanwhile, scientists…
How Could Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Support Similar Species to Our Planet?
One of the most fascinating recent developments related to Saturn’s moon Enceladus is the possibility that it hosts life forms…
More Than Half Of The Surface Area Of Two New-found Planets May Be Water
Two planets that revolve around a small star located 218 light-years distant seem to be of a unique sort that…
Scientists Discover ‘Hellish’ Planet Covered In An Ocean Of Lava
Researchers have discovered that a nightmare world where boiling oceans, lava-filled clouds, and diamonds flood the planet’s core wasn’t always…
Keep Your Eyes On The Sky – Planets Align In A Rare Cosmic Event This Week
The most prominent object seen in the night sky during the month of June is not a star at all….
Jupiter And Venus Align In A Rare Planetary Show
This weekend, Jupiter and Venus will seem to be virtually touching each other in a unique celestial display. Celestial conjunction…
Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn Will Align In Rare Skywatching Event
Four planets will align in the early morning sky this month, giving early risers a once-in-a-lifetime experience. People will be…
Dying Stars may give Birth to Brand New Planets, According Latest Studies
When newborn stars form from a cloud of molecular hydrogen, they are surrounded by a disk of leftover material known…
Planets Capable of Sustaining Life Might Be Less Common Than Scientists Thought
Common “astronomical” sense tells us that the Galaxy, and not to mention the Universe in general, are teeming with life….