A new study shows that the inner core changed shape in just a few decades, challenging previous assumptions and revealing ...

Astronomers have unlocked a new way to explore alien worlds by mapping the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere for the ...

The temperature can change from very hot to very cold, depending on sunlight exposure. It can range from 1,700°C (3,092°F) in the sun to -270°C (-454°F) in the shade.

A new study out this week said that the Earth's inner core is less solid than previously thought. Scientists still have ...

Scientists studied the scents of ancient Egyptian mummies, revealing embalming materials and conservation effects.

A new study of decades worth of seismogram data shows that the surface of Earth’s iron and nickel core is more malleable than ...

The planet is tidally locked to its star, which means one side is always facing it and, for that reason, has a scorching ...

Scientists have mapped the 3D structure of exoplanet WASP-121b's atmosphere, revealing powerful winds, extreme weather, and a ...

Jupiter’s famous clouds aren’t ammonia ice but a murky mix of chemicals, sitting lower in the atmosphere than expected. For years, astronomers believed that Jupiter’s upper clouds — responsible for it ...

Clownfish avoid anemone stings by lacking sialic acid in their mucus. This prevents anemones from recognizing them as prey.

Astronomers have achieved a breakthrough in planetary science, revealing the complex weather of a distant gas giant with ...

Astronomers have mapped, for the first time, the three-dimensional structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, revealing ...