Astronomers surprised to find planet 'too massive for its star'
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON Our Milky Way galaxy's most common type of star is called a red dwarf
2023-12-01 23:49
Six planets found in synchronized orbit may help solve cosmic puzzle
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON They are the most common type of planet observed in our Milky Way galaxy
2023-11-30 01:47
In a first, a newborn star's spinning disk is seen in another galaxy
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON Our sun and other stars form when a dense clump of interstellar gas and
2023-11-30 00:23
Netherlands Backs Chinese-Owned Nexperia’s Takeover of Nowi
Chinese-owned Nexperia BV’s acquisition of chip firm Nowi Energy BV won approval from the Dutch government, which has
2023-11-27 23:19
Sierra Leone country profile
Provides an overview of Sierra Leone, including key dates and facts about this west African state.
2023-11-27 21:52
What do we know about Israeli hostages in Gaza?
(Removes reference to girl, 17 initially thought to be held hostage but whose remains were found inside Israel, paragraph 6)
2023-11-22 18:28
Webb space telescope spies precocious 'teenage' galaxies
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON Since becoming operational last year, the James Webb Space Telescope has made groundbreaking observations
2023-11-22 01:20
What Does the Phrase ‘Talk Turkey’ Mean—And Where Did it Come From?
Before you talk turkey this Thanksgiving, find out what we know about the phrase’s meaning and origins.
2023-11-21 22:20
Yahya Sinwar: Who is the Hamas leader in Gaza?
Thousands of Israeli troops are trying to find the man who heads the organisation's political wing.
2023-11-21 17:26
Liberia country profile
Provides an overview of Liberia, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-11-20 19:22
Guatemala country profile
Provides an overview of Guatemala, including key facts about this Central American country.
2023-11-20 19:22
Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
2023-11-20 18:51