A team of astronomers led from St. Andrews and Manchester universities today (6 July) announced the discovery of a ring of rocks circling a very young star. This is the first time these ‘pebbles,’ ...

In the hunt for extraterrestrial life, we usually look for planets orbiting sun-like stars and icy moons. But there is another possible candidate—planets circling white dwarfs, the hot, dense remnants ...

A new study published in Nature has revealed a rare glimpse into the early life of four young exoplanets orbiting the star V1298 Tau. With masses far lower than expected and giant, bloated atmospheres ...

Astronomers have found evidence of a process that supports an alternative, more rapid approach to planetary formation, more top down than bottom up. By Katrina Miller When it comes to making a planet, ...

A visible line of planets has for weeks been the talk of astronomers and hobbyist stargazers who have sought to catch a sight of our solar system's worlds. Online chatter and a frenzy of media ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Stargazers in California and worldwide will be treated to a planet parade in February when Earth's seven sister planets align. You ...