Of all the things to worry about, the explosion of our sun is perhaps one of the least pressing. The Earth has seen five massive extinction events, and it's therefore natural to wonder whether we, as ...

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Scientists have identified three Earth-sized planets orbiting two stars in the TOI-2267 system. Remarkably, planets transit around both stars — a first in astronomy. The system’s compact, cold nature ...

New research reveals the extent to which Mars is quietly tugging on Earth’s orbit and shaping the cycles that drive long-term ...

People sometimes ask what would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded, often after seeing a dramatic film or picture online. It ...