All in all, these records show that Earth's global average temperature has increased by about 1.8 F (1 C) since the ...

A new AI model from the University of Bern predicts planetary systems likely to host Earth-like planets. It could boost the ...

However, at Neptune’s surface, the gravity is only about 1.1 times the gravity we experience on Earth. In other words, if something weighed 100 pounds on Earth, you would find it weighs 110 pounds on ...

Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is a dry, rocky world. Its famous red color has earned it the nickname the Red Planet. Mars has fascinated people throughout history, and today, it is one of ...

Mike Brown is convinced that beyond Neptune, at the far reaches of our solar system, there's an unseen giant planet. "This is ...

In May 2020, astronomers for the first time observed a planet getting swallowed by its host star. Based on the data at the ...

"There really is something very different about how these giant planets form versus how small planets like Earth form." ...

In this collection of trivia bits, you'll find interesting facts on how the observation got its start, the founders of the annual holiday, along with other details about the planet, climate and ...

Every Friday, Living Planet brings you the stories, facts and debates on the key environmental issues of our time. As our planet faces an ever-evolving climate crisis and environments change ...

The red planet Mars, named for the Roman god of war, has long been an omen in the night sky. And in its own way, the planet’s rusty red surface tells a story of destruction. Billions of years ...