Previous observations suggested that Ceres was less than 30% ice, and its craters were thought to imply that the dwarf planet ...

Beyond Neptune lies the Kuiper Belt, a vast region of icy bodies that holds the secrets to the solar system’s formation.

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Why does Jupiter look like it has a surface – even though it doesn’t have one? – Sejal, age 7, Bangalore, India ...

Through maps, charts and storylines ... It shows how a healthy planet is inextricably linked to human actions and how some actions—like protecting and restoring Earth's ecosystems—are choices ...

A distant white dwarf hosts an Earth-like planet in an orbit that might be similar to Earth’s if it survives the Sun’s red giant phase.

The Earth’s magnetic field is why we are here today. It protects life from harmful radiation from the Sun and many other cosmic events. It is generated in the liquid outer core of our planet, but ...

Eurasian reed warblers don’t just get a sense of direction from Earth’s magnetic field – they can also calculate their ...

However, as you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button. Close-in planets undergo strong tidal effects with their host stars that modify their spins and ...

THE series promises a deep dive into Asia's diverse and vibrant ecosystems, highlighting conservation efforts and showcasing rare species. BBC confirmed the release of Asia, a groundbreaking ...

This Rocky Planet Around a White Dwarf Resembles Earth -- 8 Billion Years from Now Sep. 26, 2024 — A 2020 microlensing event was caused by a planetary system with an Earth-like planet and brown ...