Life needs more than water and the right temperature to exist. New research suggests that only a small number of planets ever ...

New research shows how the star's powerful outbursts could help scientists assess which worlds might support life. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — In a tantalizing first, scientists have discovered water at a planet outside our solar system that has temperatures suitable for life. Two research groups announced this week ...

This year, the number of NASA-tracked confirmed worlds discovered beyond our solar system surpassed 6,000, and several thousand more await confirmation. The growing tally reflects how dramatically ...

In addition to shaping the interior of rocky planets, molten rock located deep within these planets may also contribute to the creation of a planet’s magnetic fields, which protect the entire planet ...