Earth is the only planet in the known universe that has the right combination of water, atmosphere, temperature, and chemical ...

Jupiter is the heavyweight champion of the planets, but Neptune is no slouch either. According to NASA, Neptune is about 17 t ...

Scientists have discovered four new Earth-like rocky planets orbiting Barnard's Star, just six light-years away. Using advanced technology, these are the smallest exoplanets detected via the ...

The findings suggest that there are many more targets of opportunity for locating potentially habitable worlds across our ...

Earth Day is on Tuesday, April 22, this year. The annual observation is set aside to increase awareness around environmental ...

5 fast facts about climate change Since 1982, Earth has warmed 0.36 F (0.20 C) every decade. About 3.6 billion people live in areas that make them highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

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 ...

The black star represents the position of the star. The colored lines are the orbits of two planets. The yellow one is the outer, and it is highly inclined. The inner one is the red one. As time ...

Discover 9 mind-blowing facts about Kaitlyn Dever—from her music career to stunt work and personal loss. She’s more than just ...

We run through the permutations of the Six Nations' final weekend as France, Ireland, England and Scotland hunt for the title. Planet Rugby takes a closer look at the players who lead the rest in the ...

We may not think about our planet on a day-to-day basis ... the only one with known intelligent life—there are plenty of fun Earth facts that we all learned from a young age.