Though the characteristics of K-type stars make them favourable targets in the study of habitability, they haven't received ...

While late M-stars are the easiest places to find Earth-sized planets, a new study suggests they are biological dead ends where animal life may never find enough fuel to evolve.

Astronomers have observed what they are calling a new type of supernova, which has provided an unparalleled glimpse into what happens deep within a star just before it explodes. A study detailing the ...

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is allowing astronomers to examine distant galaxies in the far reaches of the early universe for the first time. Some of these have chemical signatures that seem ...

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The James Webb Space Telescope has identified an original star that caused a supernova for the first time. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / Charles Kilpatrick / Aswin Suresh Astronomers say they've ...

A sampling of aging Sun-like stars demonstrates that they likely eat their closest planets. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...