Astronomers have uncovered a massive, hidden exoplanet nestled in the dusty disc of a young star—MP Mus—by combining cutting-edge data from the ALMA observatory and ESA’s Gaia mission. Initially ...

Astronomers have long been fascinated by the idea that Earth could harbor small, temporary satellites, known as minimoons, that briefly orbit the planet before escaping back into space. A recent ...

Compare Mars and Earth in size, atmosphere, gravity, and potential for life. Discover their differences and shared traits. Explore the mysteries of the Red Planet!

But in the past two decades, new types of black holes have been seen and astronomers are beginning to understand how they ...