Enceladus has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole.

In a groundbreaking achievement, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided an unprecedented level of detail of the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has dramatically transformed the field of astronomy since its launch, precipitating groundbreaking discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of the ...

Bates is welcoming a large group of new faculty this year. Seventeen tenured or tenure-track professors will join the college ...

Scientists have discovered a hidden truth about the composition of space dust which helps to form planets and stars around ...

A new study suggests yet another theory for a possible extra planet in our solar system, likely of a size between Mercury and Earth. The authors dubbed it Planet Y.

UC Riverside has developed a technology that enables scientists to peer deeper into the universe. Gravitational-wave science ...

Alfred University is home to the Stull Observatory and its seven independent telescopes, but relatively few students have chosen to take advantage of those resources in the form of a minor in ...

Thousands of scientists from around the world are gathered in Maryland this week to discuss new discoveries about the universe and the latest astronomical advancements during the so-called "Super Bowl ...

A recent study offers proof of feasibility for using cosmic radiation detectors to discover underground spaces. The detectors ...

A Chilean astronomer has become dedicated to battling light pollution in the Atacama Desert and preserve what is considered the best place on Earth to study space.

Dive into the fascinating crossroads of astronomy and astrology — where science meets symbolism, and the sky tells two very ...