TRAPPIST-1e, an Earth-sized world in the system’s habitable zone, is drawing scientific attention as researchers hunt for ...

Two new stars, or nova eruptions, have been resolved in unprecedented detail by six optical telescopes operating in unison as ...

The hunt is on for terrestrial exoplanets in habitable zones, and some of the most promising candidates were discovered ...

"We reported hints of methane, but the question is, 'is the methane attributable to molecules in the atmosphere of the planet ...

Of the seven Earth-sized planets circling the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one world has become a special focus for astronomers. This planet ...

More research is needed before scientists can determine whether the recently observed methane signatures point to the presence of an atmosphere or are simply the result of contamination from the host ...

To test this idea, the new study looks at an exoplanet known as VHS 1256b. It has a mass of around 20 Jupiters and is one of ...

A red dwarf star, TRAPPIST-1, close to us at 40 light-years, produces powerful flares several times a day. And yet, it hosts ...

A star system in our own galactic neighborhood is poised to put on a show so bright it could briefly rival the planets and ...

Some stars explode into a nova quickly; others can take more than a month. Scientists are only beginning to understand why.

SHREK the Musical has started its festive stint in Colchester with a stellar opening night. The musical, at Charter Hall, in Cowdray Avenue, kicked off with a sold out first show on Saturday. It is ...

"Star Trek" blazed the trail for today's sci-fi by taking risks other franchises wouldn't try. We'll discuss 10 times "Trek" ...