On January 5, 2005, astronomers at NASA discovered Eris, the second-largest dwarf planet in the solar system. Eris is just ...

Journey to the farthest reaches of our solar system and uncover the mysteries of Sedna, a reddish dwarf planet that orbits the Sun once every 11,400 years. Explore its strange orbit, icy surface, and ...

The "morning star" is bright because of several factors, including having an atmosphere filled with sulfuric acid. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A newly found world has joined the growing catalogue of known exoplanets, yet its basic properties appear to contradict long-standing astrophysical models. The planet is large, composed mostly of gas, ...

Astronomers on Mauna Kea found the first space object on which NASA’s Roman Space Telescope can test its imaging technology. The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for north- and ...

To hear President Trump tell it, the late 1800s, i.e. the Gilded Age, were a period of unparalleled wealth and prosperity in the U.S. But this era was also marked by corruption and wealth inequality.