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A Supernova Explosion Could Be The Reason For The Formation Of Our Solar System; Some Scientists Says

By Carl Anthony - Dec 20, 2016 05:45 PM EST

Where did the solar system really come from? Scientists and researchers today are coming up with many theories and leads that could be the answer.

Project Blue To Discover And Photograph Of Earth-Like Planets At Alpha Centauri Soon

By Carl Anthony - Dec 15, 2016 05:30 AM EST

Finding an Earth-like planet is a success for Project Blue. With so many possibilities out there, Alpha Centauri system may be the answer.

Want to Find Alien Life? Dying Stars May Be the Place to Look

By Kanika Gupta - May 18, 2016 02:31 PM EDT

Scientists don't only try to find Earth-like planets with their sophisticated telescopes. They also look at the younger sun-like stars for more information. The logic says that since Earth is the only planet where life can sustain, if the scientists have to look for other planets to find surviving life forms, they will have to look in places that have conditions similar to our own. However, according to Lisa Kaltenegger, astronomer, a lot of opportunity is being lost.

Alien Life Could Soon Come Within Earth's Sight: Study

By Peter R - Aug 28, 2015 02:44 PM EDT

Researchers from Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics suggested that in a generation or so we would be able to signs of life on distant planets.

Auroras Make 'Failed Stars' Brown Dwarfs More Planet Like

By Peter R - Jul 30, 2015 06:29 PM EDT

Researchers who studied a brown dwarf about 20 light years away, observed auroras in its magnetosphere.

Jupiter And Venus To Line Up For Stellar Spectacle On Tuesday

By Peter R - Jun 30, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

The planets will be within half degree of line of sight in the night sky though they are millions of miles apart.

Jupiter Destroyed The Inner Solar System In Early Days

By Kamal Nayan - Mar 24, 2015 12:20 AM EDT

In early days of solar system, Jupiter destroyed everything that came in its way, researchers have found.

Scientists 'Dust' Off Mystery Shrouding Planet, Star Formations, Courtesy Supernovas

By Peter R - Mar 20, 2015 03:08 PM EDT

The new study shows that planet-forming dust is resultant of supernovas.

Two More Dwarf Planets Likely In Our Solar Systems Orbiting Sun

By Kamal Nayan - Jan 17, 2015 11:10 AM EST

At least a couple of new planets larger than Earth might be present in our solar system beyond Pluto, orbiting sun, according to a new analysis.

Eight Planets Found That May Support Life

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 06, 2015 08:18 PM EST

Astronomers have found eight planets in the 'Goldilocks zone' in which life could possibly exist.

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