Our search for exoplanets is focused on Milky Way stars. It's been successful, with more than 6,000 detected so far.

Astronomers have, for the first time, confirmed a colossal coronal mass ejection from a distant star, a blast so powerful it could strip the atmosphere from any nearby planet. Astronomers using the Eu ...

When the weather cools down, there’s something comforting about having a plate of meatballs that hits the spot. These 12 recipes are all about bringing that hearty, warm feeling back after a long day.

In November 1572, a brilliant new star appeared in the constellation Cassiopeia, shining so brightly that it was visible during the day. Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe carefully documented this ...

In an ancient star system expected to be stable and dormant, scientists found a 3 billion-year-old white dwarf star still tearing apart massive quantities of rock. “The rate we’ve seen rock consumed ...

Astronomers have discovered a colossal bridge of near-invisible gas — spanning around twice the width of the entire Milky Way — connecting a pair of distant dwarf galaxies. The adjoined entities also ...

A spectacular new image of the Heart Nebula is captivating astronomy enthusiasts, revealing an energetic star-forming region brimming with intricate dust pillars and glowing gas. Captured by amateur ...