Recreating artificial solar eclipses in space could help astronomers decipher the inner workings of our sun much quicker than ...

Grades 9-12 Learn about the cause of sunburns, in this video from NOVA’s Gross Science series. Sunlight is made up of many types of radiation: infrared, visible, and ultraviolet (UV). UV radiation can ...

Summer vacation is a time for fun and play, but can also be a time for learning. Parents have the added benefit of teaching ...

A fascinating glimpse into how a solar system like our own is born has been revealed with the detection of planet-forming ...

The Kopernik Observatory and Science Center launching its summer camp programs, this week kicking off the 8 week program, ...

What will the rise of floating solar panels mean for wildlife? As the market for floatovoltaics explodes, scientists are studying how to make the systems also work for waterbirds and other organisms.

By orbiting the Sun outside of the Solar System’s orbital plane, the spacecraft has captured the first clear images of the Sun’s south pole. According to the ESA, these observations (and other ...

Earth Has A 1-In-100,000 Chance Of Being Ejected From The Solar System Due To A Passing Star A new simulation expands on the possible scenarios of how the Solar System will end.

China extends its reach into the Solar System with launch of asteroid mission Tianwen-2 will first return samples from an asteroid, then explore a mysterious comet-like object.

Its orbit is extremely elongated and takes 25,000 years to complete. 2017 OF201's size challenges ideas about a ninth planet in our solar system.

How might floating solar energy projects impact wild birds and vice versa? A paper outlines key considerations for a growing floating solar industry.

Is there a possible ninth planet in our solar system? Researchers say they may have found a candidate (Credit: ESO/Tom Ruen/nagualdesign) But, the announcement has been met with some skepticism.