Scientists discover Earth-like exoplanet with confirmed atmosphere in habitable zone, while historic space artifacts and new astronomical discoveries advance our understanding of the cosmos and search for extraterrestrial life.

Astronomers have discovered the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet within the habitable zone, marking a major breakthrough in the search for potentially habitable worlds and life beyond our solar system.

A rare pair of ultra-low-density 'super-puff' planets, less dense than cotton candy, has been identified by researchers, providing new insights into the diverse and unexpected ways giant planets can form across the universe.

Buzz Aldrin's historic Duro Rocket felt-tip pen from the Apollo 11 mission, which was crucial to saving the mission and returning to Earth, sold at Sotheby's auction for over $850,000, highlighting the enduring value of space exploration artifacts.

A New Jersey couple's discovery of a meteorite that crashed through their bedroom roof has enabled scientists to analyze the unusual composition of an asteroid, contributing to our understanding of solar system materials.

Researchers have created a revolutionary winged robot inspired by puffins that can both fly through the air and dive into water, demonstrating biomimetic engineering advances with potential applications in exploration.

Canadian scientists have successfully recreated detailed 3D digital forms of historic polar exploration shipwrecks including those of Shackleton and Scott during a deep-sea expedition, marking a 'golden era' for shipwreck investigation technology.

Scientists are investigating why wildfire smoke turns the sky orange, revealing the complex physics of how light scatters through our atmosphere during periods of elevated air pollution.

The mathematical properties of soccer balls, specifically their truncated icosahedron geometry, demonstrate the beautiful symmetries found in both sports equipment and natural structures studied by astronomers and mathematicians.

New satellite technology backed by Google has launched for wildfire detection as smoke increasingly impacts North American air quality, highlighting the intersection of space technology and climate-related environmental monitoring.