There’s a new science fiction film in theaters that is largely based on science fact. "Project Hail Mary," from directing duo ...

What would you do if you woke up on a spaceship light-years from Earth without knowing why you're there? Based on the New ...

Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers ...

Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known ...

We took a look at how close our real world is to some of the most remarkable parts of Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi blockbuster. The ...

Project Hail Mary reminds us how important our world is – and how vital science is to our continued existence on it.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. A yellowish-orange glow bathes Phainoterra, a planet of dramatic ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ingredients of planets already stretching to Neptune-like orbits. Using the ...

By combining models of high-energy astrophysics with planetary science, I study how violent astrophysical events influence the formation and evolution of planetary systems. I am particularly ...

Planets go through different life stages: They form, evolve and eventually meet an end. But the timelines for these processes differ widely between Earth-like planets and worlds that orbit ...

With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week. By Katrina Miller Astute skywatchers may have already seen the striking line of planets ...