Astronomers believe that there is a small chance that a rogue planet could have been 'captured' by the Sun's gravity.
The telltale gravitational signature of supermassive black holes merging has been detected by astronomers for the first time.
NASA's Perseverance rover recently captured an image of a curious rock shaped suspiciously like a donut.
Scientists have long believed that the universe is expanding, but what if it isn't ?
The image, which was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft, shows something quite spectacular.
It might sound unthinkable, but is our universe simply the interior of a black hole that is situated within another universe ?
Scientists have discovered evidence of phosphorous in data previously collected by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
Prof Katharina Brinkert explores the importance of photosynthesis and its potential role in our survival on other worlds.
For the first time ever, it will be possible to watch a live broadcast beamed directly from orbit around the Red Planet.
China has announced that it will be attempting to land humans on the Moon before the end of the decade.
The Laser Interferometric Gravitational-Wave Observatory had been offline for the last three years for upgrades.
The $3.4 billion contract will enable the development of a human landing system for a week-long excursion to the Moon in 2029.
A reassuring new study has found that we may be safe from extinction asteroid impacts... at least for the time being.
The telescope has provided us with an unprecedented view of the cosmos, but at it stands, its days are numbered.
The space agency has stressed that there may be very little warning that a disruptive solar storm is about to hit the Earth.
Professor Thomas Hertog discusses working alongside the late physicist on the ultimate theory.
The new owners of the residential property got the fright of their lives when the space rock crashed through their ceiling.
China's answer to the X-37B has returned to Earth once again after nearly a year of unspecified activities in space.
Revisited data from the Voyager 2 probe seems to point to the possibility of not only oceans, but habitability as well.
Professor Chris Impey takes a look at the role artificial intelligence plays in new astronomical discoveries.