There’s a new science fiction film in theaters that is largely based on science fact. "Project Hail Mary," from directing duo ...

Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known ...

The stars where "Project Hail Mary" takes place, and possibly the planets orbiting them, are very real. We’d expect nothing less from Andy Weir, whose reputation for scientific accuracy helped define ...

A new study published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society has pinpointed the best planets for the search for extraterrestrial life. By focusing on specific characteristics of ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ingredients of planets already stretching to Neptune-like orbits. Using the ...

Scientists have discovered that a highly unusual giant planet—sometimes called "forbidden"—could have an atmosphere with ...

Scientists can’t be everywhere all at once, as much as they’d like to. Many of the problems citizen science helps solve are ...