Each year, researchers discover an estimated 18,000 new species across the globe. These new species include small mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, flowers, and fungi. And this year, the new ...

But is our moon actually a planet? The answer is technically no — at least according to NASA and the International Astronomical Union (IAU), an important global authority in astronomy.

Stargazers will be treated to a rare treat this month when six planets will "align" in the night sky for an eye-catching planet parade. Planets always appear along a line known as the ecliptic ...

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Astronomers believe that our solar system may still hold surprises, with ongoing efforts to find a hidden ninth planet, often referred to as Planet Nine or Planet X. If confirmed, this discovery ...

In addition to providing the best opportunity to see Mars at its biggest and brightest, this will be the best time for sending spacecraft to the Red Planet. Here's everything you need to know ...

"I don't like this Musk chap," says Gloria Jane Martin. She worked in cabin crew for British Airways until she reached the point where "I never wanted to meet passengers again" and started ...

near the planet's south pole. But the "snow" seen here is quite different from what we have on Earth. In fact, it's carbon dioxide ice, and at Mars' south pole, there's 26-foot-thick (8-meter ...

Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the ...

It’s a tale as old as time: Baby zoo animal is born, baby zoo animal is posted online, baby zoo animal goes viral. This year, an enormous king penguin chick named Pesto — a 50-pound tower of ...

As our planet faces an ever-evolving climate crisis and environments change, Living Planet transports you to different corners of the globe to meet the people on the frontlines, explore solutions ...

A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy ...