Saturn : Science World Report

Jun 16, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Saturn Thunderstorms Cause Massive Cyclones on the Planet's Poles that Last Years

Scientists may now know what causes the "hotspots" on Saturn's poles. NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed that these hotspots are actually immense cyclones, each as wide as the Earth itself, that have been churning for years.

Jun 11, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Thickness of Saturn's Massive Phoebe Ring is Far More Than Previously Thought

Saturn is known for its rings. Until now, though, scientists didn't realize exactly how big they were. They've now found that Saturn's outer ring is far larger than anyone thought.

May 07, 2015 12:40 PM EDT

Saturn's Moon, Enceladus, Shoots Curtains of Water Vapor from Its Icy Ocean

It turns out that Saturn's moon, Enceladus, spews water from its surface, which could have important implications for whether or not the world once supported life.

Apr 23, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

The Thick Atmosphere of Titan May Thin with the Sun's 11-Year Solar Cycle

Saturn's moon, Titan, is the only moon in the solar system that has an atmosphere as thick of the Earth's. Now, scientists have discovered that Titan's atmosphere may fluctuate according to the sun's 11-year solar cycle.

Mar 26, 2015 01:53 PM EDT

Scientists Discover How Long a Day on Saturn Lasts with New Rotation Measurement

Scientists have made the attempt to better understand the rotation of Saturn, a planet that rotates at different speeds in different parts of its sections.

Mar 19, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

Minor Planet Called Chiron May Have Saturn-like Rings

Scientists may have discovered a minor planet with a ring system like Saturn's. Called Chiron, the minor planet may reveal new insights into centaurs, which are a class of minor planets that possess qualities of both asteroids and comets.

Mar 12, 2015 01:01 PM EDT

Saturn's Icy Moon, Enceladus, May Harbor Hydrothermal Activity

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed some startling new findings about Saturn's moon, Enceladus. It's shown that the moon exhibits signs of hydrothermal activity, which may be similar to what is seen in the deep oceans on Earth.

Mar 02, 2015 06:50 AM EST

Life 'Not as We Know It' May Thrive on Saturn's Moon, Titan

Saturn's moon, Titan, may just support life like we've never seen before. Scientists have found that it may be possible that a new type of methane-based, oxygen-free life form that can metabolize similar to life on Earth could exist on the moon.

Jan 27, 2015 05:32 AM EST

Young Exoplent's Giant Rings are 200 Times More Massive Than Saturn's

There may be a ring system that's actually larger and heavier than the famed rings of Saturn.

Jan 09, 2015 11:22 AM EST

Saturn's Position in Space Pinpointed to Within Two Miles

Scientists have used NASA's Cassini's spacecraft and the National Science Foundation's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) radio-telescope system to pinpoint the position of Saturn and its moons to within two miles.

Dec 09, 2014 07:20 AM EST

The Mystery of Titan's Sand Dunes: Winds are Powerful on Saturn's Moon

Scientists have taken a closer look at one of Titan's unusual features, its dunes, and have found that winds must blow far faster and more violently than previously thought.

Oct 28, 2014 08:06 AM EDT

High-Altitude Methane Ice Cloud Discovered Floating Above Titan's Pole

NASA scientists have uncovered a starting new find on Saturn's moon, Titan. They've found an unexpected high-altitude methane ice cloud, similar to exotic clouds formed high above Earth's own poles.