Barnard’s Star is notorious among astronomers for a history of false planet detections but it appears the latest discovery – ...
Astronomers used ALMA to observe Proxima Centauri and found frequent, intense flares that could destroy atmospheres of nearby ...
MAROON-X looks for one such effect; the gravity of each planet tugs slightly on the star’s position, meaning the star seems to wobble back and forth. MAROON-X measures the color of the light so ...
MAROON-X measures the color of the light so precisely that it can pick up these minor shifts, and even tease apart the number and masses of the planets that must be circling the star to have this ...
A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy.
The standard medical advice is that when your symptoms are above the neck (e.g., a tension headache, stuffy or runny nose, or minor sore throat), it’s fine to engage in mild to moderate exercise.
Elon Musk responded to critics of SpaceX’s Starship rocket early Friday, suggesting his aerospace firm faces a “minor setback” after the spacecraft experienced another “rapid unscheduled ...
a physics and astronomy professor who has discovered more than 80 minor planets, including asteroids and other near-Earth objects. Western scientist Robert Weryk discovered the first-ever ...
The two innermost planets, Venus and Mercury, will shine together low in the western sky at sunset on March 10. Here's how to get the best view before they disappear.
A team of astronomers has produced the sharpest-ever images of infant planets forming around a distant star, revealing rings of dust that could eventually spawn moons. Taking advantage of a ...
A motorcyclist who hit a minor in the centre of Caltanissetta on 3 March was tracked down by the Carabinieri after fleeing, causing injuries to the young girl ...