Scientists Discover Diamond-Rich Planet 40 Light-Years Away
A planet rich in diamonds, named 55 Cancri e, has been discovered 40 light-years away, in the constellation Cancer. Thi…
The Astonishing Weight of Celestial Objects
A teaspoon of material can weigh vastly different amounts in space, from 5 grams of water to up to 15 tonnes of white d…
Light's Journey: How Long It Takes to Travel the Solar System
Light is the fastest thing in the universe, yet even it takes a significant amount of time to travel the vast distances…
Mysterious Space Phenomena Challenging Astronomers
Rogue planets and dark flow are just two of the many mysterious space phenomena puzzling astronomers. These celestial r…