Exoplanets

NASA has shared 10 breathtaking images capturing the vibrant beauty of the cosmos, featuring colourful stars, glowing nebulae, and explosive supernovae, showcasing the Universe’s spectacular and diverse wonders.

NASA captures planetary birth of 'WISPIT 2b' forming in protoplanetary disc

Scientists witness planetary evolution in action as WISPIT 2b emerges within a cosmic nursery hundreds of light-years away.

Scientists reveal closest alien civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years away-Here is what study says

A new study suggests that the closest intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations may lie 33,000 light-years from Earth, highlighting the challenges in detecting advanced life.

Astronomers discover White Dwarf Star consuming frozen planetesimal – Here is what research reveals

Astronomers spot a white dwarf consuming a Pluto-like icy world, uncovering volatile elements that reshape our understanding of planetary survival.

New study confirms many sub-Neptune exoplanets are unlikely to be water worlds-Here is what study says

Astronomers have discovered that many sub-Neptune exoplanets, once thought to host vast oceans, are far less watery than previously imagined. Here is what study says.

New mission to unlock secrets of Neptune-sized exoplanets launched by scientists

The astronomers are ready to probe Neptune-sized exoplanets through ATREIDES, a new project designed to unravel how planetary systems form and transform.

Dark matter could create black holes inside exoplanets – Can these worlds survive?

According to the study, superheavy dark matter particles could be captured inside massive planets such as Jupiter.

Uranus isn’t as cold as we once imagined, says NASA

Uranus is unlike any other planet in space. It tilts sideways, spinning like a barrel in orbit. Each pole gets 42 years of direct sunlight.

James Webb traces birth and journey of scorching exoplanet WASP-121b

JWST's high-resolution image discovered water vapour, methane, carbon monoxide and silicon monoxide churning around in its atmosphere.

Was Venus once habitable? Scientists introduce new life equation that may hold answers

Researchers present the Venus Life Equation, a novel formula to approximate the possibility of life on Venus, shedding light on the habitability of the planet and the quest for extraterrestrial life.

NASA’s James Webb spots carbon dioxide in a planet beyond our solar system

The James Webb Space Telescope captures the first direct images of carbon dioxide in a distant planetary system, HR 8799, providing new insights into planet formation and supporting the core accretion theory.

Astronomers discover 4 new planets orbiting Earth's nearest star—do they have life too?

Astronomers have discovered four small planets orbiting Barnard's Star, the second-closest star system to Earth, using advanced instruments and techniques, shedding light on planetary formation and the search for life beyond our solar system.

'Super Jupiter': NASA’s James Webb reveals complex atmosphere of starless giant located 20 light-years away

Scientists studying SIMP 0136, a free-floating planetary-mass object, have uncovered complex atmospheric changes.

Molten iron rains to raging titanium winds: Scientists reveal the first 3D map of an alien planet's weather

Scientists have mapped the 3D structure of exoplanet WASP-121b's atmosphere, revealing powerful winds, extreme weather, and a complex atmospheric composition, marking a step toward understanding habitable worlds.

Indian scientists spot massive alien planet 78 times larger than Earth, name it sub-Saturn

Scientists from Ahmedabad's Physical Research Laboratory have discovered a massive exoplanet, TOI-6038A b, offering insights into planetary evolution and refining theories on planetary movement.

NASA's Pandora mission set to discover secrets of distant alien worlds; here's everything you need to know

NASA's Pandora satellite, launching in 2025, will study exoplanet atmospheres, complementing the James Webb Space Telescope's research and enhancing our understanding of potential habitability

Scientists discover a 'super Earth' 20 light-years away outside our solar system that orbits a Sun-like star

Scientists confirm a super-Earth, HD 20794 d, orbiting a nearby sun-like star, offering a promising lead in the search for life beyond our planet.

Are we not alone? Research suggests intelligent aliens may exist — perhaps even in our own galaxy

The search for life beyond Earth is accelerating, with new telescopes, spacecraft, and missions exploring the universe for signs of life, from exoplanets to asteroids and Mars.

NASA discovers an alien planet with a 563,000-km-long tail outside our Solar System

Discover the fascinating feature of WASP-69 b, a hot Jupiter exoplanet with a comet-like tail of gas, shedding light on atmospheric loss and stellar radiation effects.

NASA's James Webb spots fourth 'cotton candy exoplanet' in sweet 'super puff' star system

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have made an exciting discovery. A fourth planet in the Kepler-51 system has been identified.

'Hell Planet': Scientists discover iron rain on the hot exoplanet WASP-76b

The planet is tidally locked, meaning one side always faces its star. Intense winds encircle WASP-76b, transporting iron atoms through its atmosphere.

NASA to launch a new telescope with a view 100 times wider than Hubble's to explore the dark universe

NASA is preparing to launch the Roman Space Telescope in 2027, a mission poised to transform our understanding of the universe.

NASA's James Webb Telescope discovers six mysterious rogue worlds, each 10 times larger than Jupiter

These intriguing celestial objects were spotted within the star-forming nebula NGC 1333, located 960 light-years away in the Perseus molecular cloud.

British company Blue Skies Space to launch satellite in 2025 to study star flares, exoplanet habitability

Blue Skies Space's MAUVE mission represents a significant leap forward in space-based ultraviolet observations and aims to enhance our understanding of stellar and exoplanetary phenomena

Astronomical breakthrough: Seven planets 'larger than earth' discovered

The discovery is a result of meticulous analysis of data obtained by NASA's retired Kepler space telescope.