Typically, from what astronomers have gathered thus far, star systems follow a tidy logic: small, rocky worlds huddle close to the warmth of their star, while massive gas giants bloat up in the colder ...

"It really shows how much we still have to learn about planets, even in our own solar system." The post There’s Something Hiding Under Jupiter’s Clouds, Scientists Find appeared first on Futurism.

Gas giants are large planets mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen. Although these planets have dense cores, they don't have hard surfaces. Jupiter and Saturn are the gas giants in our solar ...

The discovery provides new insights into the question, 'how large can a planet be?' An illustration of the HR 8799 system with three of its gas ...

A Sun-type star situated nearly 3,000 light-years from Earth has provided astronomers with a unique opportunity to observe an unusual after-effect of a planetary system’s evolution. When this star, ...

These chemical oddities may explain why Earth seems to be deficient in certain elements — and could prove useful in catalysts ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. The search for life beyond Earth is a key driver of ...

Deep below the crust and mantle, far beyond the reach of any drill, Earth’s core may be hiding a planetary-scale cache of ...

Earth's magnetic poles flip in a process called a geomagnetic reversal. The planet's magnetic field is generated by chaotic flows of molten metal deep inside Earth's core.

An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture has officially kicked off the Milan Cortina Games, as the sports spectac ...

There’s no doubt that hybrids and full EVs are fast becoming a viable option for new car buyers in 2026. The recently released 2025 sales report from ...