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. Using ...

Planets change orbit shape around Neptune’s size. Metal-rich stars help giant planets form. Eccentric orbits suggest chaotic planet formation.

A general view of the Orion Nebula during the planet parade or planetary alignment when four planets are visible to the naked eye on the evening sky in Sparta N.C. on January 25, 2025.

Spirals are a repeating theme in astronomy, with arguably the most famous example of a swirling armed structure being our home galaxy ... out beyond the orbit of Neptune, which is located around ...

New rumors suggest we could see the Galaxy S25 Edge on April 16 The phone could apparently then go on sale in May A new era of super-slim phones is upon us Back on January 22, we saw three Samsung ...

There is a supermassive black hole at the center of nearly every big galaxy—including ours, the Milky Way (it's called Sagittarius A*). Supermassive black holes are the densest objects in the ...

On Friday, however, Mercury will join the planetary parade of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. But not all seven planets will be visible to the naked eye. You'll need high-powered ...

The game is coming from studio Playable Worlds, led by Raph Koster, one of the lead creators of MMO classics like Ultima Online and Star Wars Galaxies. Stars Reach is putting a heavy emphasis on ...

An unusual elliptical galaxy with a history of absorbing smaller galaxies appears to be approaching its next target. An unusual elliptical galaxy with a history of absorbing smaller galaxies ...

If running is no longer kind on your knees, and the gym always just feels a tad too far away, then it may be time to consider adding one of the best elliptical machines to your home. It’s easy ...

This was the end of the cosmic dark ages and the start of galaxy formation. These first stars and the galaxies they formed were very different from anything we see in the modern universe.