If you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University ...

New findings offer clues about the ancient origins of asteroids and their potential role in the formation of terrestrial ...

Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third confirmed interstellar visitor, is making its final exit from the solar system — and skywatchers ...

Simulations reveal that Jupiter’s rapid growth disrupted the early solar system, creating rings where new planetesimals ...

The shocking findings were part of a recent study in which astronomers effectively peered back in time to discover what Jupiter was like in its early years. Jupiter is not only the largest in the ...

When planetary rings are mentioned, the image of Saturn immediately comes to mind. However, this celestial feature is not ...

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The comet could be older than our solar system. The comet is also distinct because nickel vapor was detected in the gas ...

The space object, named Chiron, is believed to be a piece of rock measuring a whopping 130 miles wide at its broadest point - but that's not what makes it unusual. Scientists have recently discovered ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.