If dark stars existed, they would have been capable of forming in the universe before ordinary stars could have formed. When ...

The James Webb Space Telescope captured a colorful portrait of a nearby stellar cradle, revealing a wealth of insights about ...

That's exactly what was seen in a recent image from NASA's and the European Space Agency 's (ESA) Hubble Space Telescope, as ...

Gaxiola, an astronomy graduate student at Georgia State University, has identified a large number of stars around which Earth ...

While late M-stars are the easiest places to find Earth-sized planets, a new study suggests they are biological dead ends where animal life may never find enough fuel to evolve.

Astronomers have discovered a rare starless galaxy-like cloud known as a RELHIC, providing the strongest evidence yet for a cornerstone prediction of the Lambda CDM model: that many small dark matter ...

Understanding how the universe transitioned from darkness to light with the formation of the first stars and galaxies is a key turning point in the universe’s development, known as the Cosmic Dawn.

Astrophysicists have achieved an eye-opening leap in understanding stellar death, capturing unprecedented, detailed images of two exploding stars that demonstrate these blasts are far more complicated ...

In a recent Hot Take segment, the China Global Television Network recently released an interesting video detailing China's future plans for space. Titled "Earth 2.0? China's plan to find new Earth," ...

Star maps and charts are a mainstay of both amateur and professional sky observers. Whether it's on a simple seasonal map or in a comprehensive atlas, the stars listed appear steadfast and constant.

From ancient civilizations charting the stars to modern-day horoscopes guiding daily decisions, our relationship with the cosmos is as complex as it is enduring. But how well do you really know the ...

The darkest places in the U.S. provide the best stargazing opportunities. From coast to coast, here's where to go for ...