There are many spectacular aquariums around the world, but these are the best of the best when it comes to magnificent animals and innovative design.

A new study shows that stars with low magnetic activity are likely to support exoplanetary systems, making the hunt for these celestial objects less random.

Asteroids with tiny moons may be quietly trading material across space. Images from NASA’s DART mission revealed faint ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. What is below Earth, since space is present in ...

Finding Earth-like planets orbiting sun-like stars and identifying signs of life such as oxygen or water is a major goal in ...

For decades, astronomers wondered why most nearby galaxies are speeding away from the Milky Way instead of being pulled in by its gravity. New simulations reveal the answer: our galaxy sits in a ...

From clouds of cosmic dust to brand-new worlds, a Nasa fellow explains how scientists are using powerful radio telescopes to ...

Astronomers produced the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

Anyone familiar with the search for alien life will have heard of the "Goldilocks Zone" around a star. This is defined as the orbital band where the temperature is just right for liquid water to pool ...

Life needs nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. But without the right balance of oxygen, these elements get locked away in planets’ cores.

The kids are out of school for spring break. Here are the best events, parks, sports games, zoos, museums and places to take ...

For no explainable practical reason, humans are enamored with – and even empathetic toward – specific inanimate objects. Our ...