New research suggests that volcanoes may have left another lasting impact on the lunar surface: sheets of ice that dot the moon’s poles.

The stone named Hypatia from the Egyptian desert could be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a supernova type Ia explosion.

As astronomers look out at the distant cosmos, it’s only natural that they would also look inward, to the center of our own Milky Way.

Astronomers have been able to identify the widest range of elements in a relatively bright star beyond our solar system yet.

Researchers at MSU, China and France have unveiled a new theory that could help solve a galactic mystery of how our solar system evolved.

Europa is a prime candidate for life in our solar system, and its deep saltwater ocean has captivated scientists for decades.

Earth-based telescopes that look that far back to the big bang (BB) 13.8 billion years ago are unable to resolve the relevant details.

NASA's priority should be the Enceladus Orbilander - a mission to search for evidence of life on Enceladus, Saturn's sixth-largest moon.

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.

Astronomers have identified a rapidly growing black hole in the early universe that is considered a crucial "missing link".

Researchers have identified a distant object with properties that lie in-between those of a galaxy and those of a so-called quasar.

Astronomers have found a slimmer type of red giant star for the first time. These stars have undergone dramatic weight loss.

The larger the mirror, the more light is collected. This means that we can see farther back in time to observe star and galaxy formation.

For more than 60 years, scientists have been searching for possible signs that would indicate the existence of extraterrestrial intelligence

A powerful radio-wave laser, called a ‘megamaser’, has been observed by the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa.

An international team of astronomers has spotted the most distant astronomical object ever: a galaxy some 13.5 billion light-years away.

Ice volcanoes emit a "thicker, slushy mix of ice and water, or perhaps a solid flow like glaciers" rather than lava.

Researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth’s water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source.

Researchers have discovered a new form of ice, redefining the properties of water and our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.

Water is essential for life on Earth and other planets, and scientists have found ample evidence of water in Mars’ early history.