Exoplanets : Science World Report

May 21, 2015 09:52 AM EDT

Distant Moons Orbiting Massive, Jupiter-like Planets May Support Life

Could there be life on other worlds? Scientists believe that distant moons far beyond our galaxy hold the answer.

May 13, 2015 06:19 AM EDT

Astronomers Create a Weather Forecast for Alien Planets

Astronomers may have a weather forecast for a planet far beyond our solar system. Using sensitive observations from the Kepler space telescope, scientists have uncovered daily weather cycles on six extra-solar planets.

May 04, 2015 10:11 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Exoplanet is Too Big for Its Tiny, Cool Star

A newly discovered exoplanet may be too big for its star. Scientists have discovered a strange exoplanet orbiting a small cool star about 500 light-years away that's challenging ideas about how planets forms.

May 04, 2015 07:53 AM EDT

Name a Planet: 20 Exoworlds Up for Naming Proposals

Ever wanted to name a planet? Now you may have your chance. A total of 20 of the most popular exoworlds have been made available for naming proposals from registered clubs and non-profit organizations.

Apr 29, 2015 06:45 AM EDT

New Robotic Telescope Discovers Three Super-Earths Orbiting a Nearby Star

Astronomers have made a startling discovery in a nearby galaxy. They've found a planetary system orbiting a star that's only 54 light-years away; all three of the planets are "super Earths."

Apr 23, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

The Next Earth? Tau Ceti May Not be as Hospitable to Life as Previously Thought

The hunt for alien life continues, but one planet may not be as hospitable to life as scientists once believed. Researchers have examined our cosmic neighbor, Tau Ceti, and have found that the system is unlikely to host life.

Apr 22, 2015 07:38 AM EDT

Astronomers Spot First Ever Hot Jupiter Exoplanet in the Visible Light Spectrum

Astronomers have spotted the first ever exoplanet in the visible light spectrum. The exoplanet, called 51 Pegasi b, is located just 50 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Pegasus.

Apr 20, 2015 08:58 AM EDT

New LEECH Survey Reveals Inner Region of a Young Star and Its Planets

Astronomers have uncovered the inner region of a young star and its planets located 130 light-years from Earth.

Apr 13, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

Parent Stars May Strip Away the Atmospheres of Unprotected Planets with Solar Eruptions

Researchers have taken a closer look at the interplay between planets and stars, and have found that stars may actually rip oxygen from potentially habitable planets, making them unlivable.

Apr 10, 2015 03:36 PM EDT

This Exoplanet's Infernal Atmosphere is Terrifying

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet with a truly terrifying atmosphere.

Mar 30, 2015 10:06 AM EDT

'Star Wars' Desert Planet Tatooine May be Common in the Universe

Luke Skywalker's home planet, Tatooine, may actually be common in the universe. Scientists have found that rocky, desert planets with twin suns may be widespread.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT