As missions like Kepler and TESS discovered more rocky exoplanets in recent years, scientists looked forward to the launch of the JWST. The powerful space telescope has the ability to gather infrared ...

Yet, despite using the JWST's sensitive Near-Infrared Spectrometer, or NIRSpec, astronomers led by Piaulet-Ghorayeb found no ...

One of the boldest dreams in modern astronomy is the search for Earth-like worlds beyond our solar system. These exoplanets ...

Astronomer and Pluto mission leader S. Alan Stern explores how the field has transformed during his decades-long career.

The exploration and study of exoplanets have advanced significantly in recent years, leading scientists to reconsider how these distant worlds are classified. As our understanding deepens, so does ...

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has taken direct images of a distant planetary system, revealing two exotic giant exoplanets.

Astronomers from the University of New Mexico, along with U.S. and international researchers, have confirmed the existence of a new giant exoplanet, made possible through a collaboration with ...