Could a lonely planet wander aimlessly through the restless galaxy change the subtle dance of gravity within our solar system ...

A new study suggests yet another theory for a possible extra planet in our solar system, likely of a size between Mercury and ...

About 4.6 billion years ago, our corner of space was basically just a boring cloud of gas and dust floating […] ...

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Scientists have identified an object about 435 miles (700 km) wide inhabiting the frigid outer reaches of our solar system that might qualify as a dwarf planet, spotting it as it ...

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While its star projector leaves a lot to be desired, the Science Can Solar System Planetary Projector is a fantastic educational tool for kids, with its solar system model, complete with talking ...

Our solar system is a smashing success. A new study suggests that from its earliest period—even before the last of its ...

Pluto was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. Our solar system may have a ninth planet after all, researchers say. The possibility that an additional planet may be hidden far into the solar system ...

An alternate explanation that fits the evidence is that Vesta was once part of a planet – but which planet that might been remains a mystery. The asteroid Vesta could be a huge chunk of planet that ...