Our own planet represents a tiny fraction of the peculiar phenomena that can be found lurking throughout the cosmos, and every day astronomers turn up new surprises. In this gallery, we take a look at ...

Certain extreme planets are called ultra-short period objects if they're very close to their stars and orbit them in mere hours, like K2-22b.

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the WASP-132 system, finding two new planets that defy previous ...

When we look at the planets aligning, we are reminded that the universe operates in perfect harmony, following the same ...

The 'Worlds Part II' update is out for No Man's Sky and it introduces a ton of new stuff, some of which is a glimpse of ...

The University of California San Diego is positioning itself as a leader in astronomical research as its new Department of ...

After decades of study, scientists sound genuinely optimistic about the possibility of detecting primordial black holes, which might explain dark matter.

Hello Games has released the “Worlds Part II” (version 5.5) update for No Man’s Sky. Worlds Part II: Introducing Update 5.5 ...

Sean Murray says new engine advances in Light No Fire's development creates "…this urge to share it with the [No Man's Sky] ...

Hello Games has announced details on No Man's Sky Worlds Part II, the next major update for the game that brings new biomes and terrain.

The Worlds Part 2 update for No Man's Sky has arrived with a lot of improvements, new planets, and even more story.

A planet that may support alien life has been discovered less than 20 light-years from Earth. The "promising" super-Earth - ...