Planets

Science February 28

Mars’ red color may be related to a habitable past: study

A new study claims that a mineral found in Mars' dust called ferrihydrite, which forms in the presence of cool water, is likely what gives the planet its reddish hue.

Travel February 28

7 planets will be on display tonight but you only have a short window to see the stunning sight

A spectacular solar display will be seen on Friday, Feb. 28, as seven planets will be visible through binoculars, a telescope or even the naked eye during the evening's full "planet parade."

VIDEO February 17

New study finds extraterrestrial human-like life forms may be more likely

Penn State professor Jason Wright joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss new research into life on other planets.

Mars September 29

10 fun facts about Mars, also known as the red planet

Mars is a planet with so much more to discover. Research has been done on the planet to test its sustainability for life, and more continues today.

AIR AND SPACE September 23

Dark matter may be behind wobble in Mars’ orbit, study suggests

A bold new study in Physical Review suggests that a wobble detected in Mars' orbit could be the result of dark matter made up of primordial black holes.

Planets July 25

NASA telescope discovers Jupiter-like exoplanet that takes more than 100 years to orbit its star

The Webb Space Telescope found a gas giant similar to Jupiter, but six times as massive, orbiting the star Epsilon Indi A. It takes this planet more than a century to complete an orbit.

NASA June 13

NASA administrator says 'at least a trillion' other planets like Earth could exist in universe

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said the government agency aims to send astronauts back to the moon, while the Perseverance Rover explores what was once a lake on Mars.

Planets May 9

Scientists discover thick atmosphere enveloping rocky so-called 'super Earth' planet

Researchers have discovered a thick atmosphere enveloping a planet called 55 Cancri e, which is twice the size of Earth and located in a nearby solar system.

LIFESTYLE April 17

Rare star explosion expected to be 'once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity,' NASA officials say

Astronomers predict that a star system located 3,000 light years away from planet Earth will become visible this year as a nova explosion is to occur, NASA officials say.

Mars March 15

Giant volcano 'hidden in plain sight' discovered on Mars, scientists say

A giant volcano hidden in plain sight has been discovered on Mars and scientists say it is 280 miles wide and nearly 30,000 feet high.