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.

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 ...

2025 is starting off with a bang for skygazers, with a planet parade just a few weeks into the new year. A planet parade is when several of our solar system's planets are visible in the night sky ...

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"We must rethink how we create computer models for planet formation and early evolution in the young universe." Giant, gas-rich planets may have been able to form more easily in the very early ...

A team of Flat Earth conspiracy theorists recently traveled to Antarctica in the hopes of proving—once and for all—that our planet is, in fact, flat. Unfortunately for them, the trip seems to ...

Astronomers studying a still-forming planet beyond our solar system have found that its chemical makeup doesn't fully match the swirling gas and dust disk from which it formed. The finding ...

Most astronomers would love to find a planet, but Mike Brown may be the only one proud of having killed one. Thanks to his research, Pluto, the solar system’s ninth planet, was removed from the ...

Sculptures and landmarks are essential components of urban design, creating cultural connections and enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. They define a city's identity while fostering ...

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In 2003, Hubble provided evidence of a massive planet around a very old star, almost as old as the universe. Such stars possess only small amounts of heavier elements that are the building blocks of ...

Toyota has introduced its second electric model, which it dubbed the Urban Cruiser EV. It has the same chunky, albeit cute, design as the Urban SUV concept that was first shown a year ago.