An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star.

Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has millions of fans worldwide who love the stunning images he captures and creates of the cosmos right from his own backyard. He explains exactly what ...

Temperamental' stars that brighten and dim over a matter of hours or days may be distorting our view of thousands of distant planets, suggests a new study.

George R.R. Martin joins a growing list of authors, actors and musicians who have published scientific research papers.