Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system due to its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere, trapping heat as part of a ...

An SwRI-led study modeled the chemistry of TOI-270 d, a nearby exoplanet between Earth and Neptune in size, finding evidence ...

Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even ...

Meet the author: Dr. Phil Plait is an astronomer, author, and science communicator with a PhD in astronomy at the University ...

The discovery constitutes the first instance of identifying a “Super-Venus,” representing its own separate exoplanet type. Scientists find it challenging to study this planet because its atmosphere ...

K2-18b exoplanet holds potential for life detection and future human settlement, sparking excitement in space research ...

Some lucky stargazers could have a double feature of the planet Venus this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Earth will have an inferior conjunction (closest approach) with Venus, the sixth ...

Scientists have discovered a new planet, Enaiposha, that defies existing planetary classifications. Found 47 light-years away, it has a dense atmosphe ...