"I had been waiting my entire career for Webb so that we could meaningfully characterize the atmospheres of these smaller ...

These types of exoplanets are some of the most common in our galaxy - but they've remained mysterious until now.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found water swirling ... that maybe [sub-Neptune] planets over a certain temperature range were less enshrouded by haze or clouds than others." ...

Webb Space Telescope reveals a surprisingly clear atmosphere on planet TOI-421 b, helping scientists understand the evolution ...

NASA has released three new pieces of cosmic sound that are associated with the densest and darkest members of our universe: ...

The new 3D visualization also highlights other fascinating features within the Cosmic Cliffs. Bright yellow streaks and curved arcs are visible, representing powerful outflows from young stars that ...

On Earth, DMS is made by ocean plankton, then quickly broken down in the atmosphere through photochemical and other reactions ...

Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they ...

Researchers have developed an innovative photodetector capable of detecting a broad range of mid-infrared spectra.

An astonishing new claim that we have finally discovered “alien life” has left the space world reeling. The world of astronomy is abuzz with excitement. Have we discovered the first-ever evidence of ...