For the first time, astronomers have directly measured a solar-system-size corona around a distant supermassive black hole, ...

The debate over the existence of extraterrestrial life touches literature, religion, and science in 17th century Europe.

But over the summer, 3I/ATLAS, has plunged toward the inner solar system—and the fireworks show has begun in earnest. When ...

Greetings, stargazers. Saturday is named for the prominent figure in Roman mythology. In addition to stargazing, this month should be great for Saturn-gazing. To ancient astronomers, Saturn was one ...

The bright meteor was witnessed by by some Scots as it streaked across the sky in the early hours of Thursday July 3.

The earliest images of 3I/ATLAS, newly uncovered by Michigan State University, reveal how the interstellar object evolved as ...

That raises the possibility that the TRAPPIST-1e exoplanet could also have liquid water and therefore support life.

As interstellar object 3I/ATLAS approaches its closest point to the Sun next month, astronomers are watching as the ...

Ever since a mysterious interstellar object, dubbed 3I/ATLAS, was first spotted screaming into our solar system, famed ...

Urban legend has told us exactly what aliens look like — little humanoid figures with large oval eyes, a tiny mouth and nose ...

In 2029, asteroid Apophis will skim safely past Earth, where it will be visible to billions. For scientists, it's a once-in-a ...

Have you ever thought about a career in space science? Dr Helena Bates shares what it’s like to be a researcher of meteorites ...