An artist's concept of a planetary lineup, featuring five exoplanets that may be similar to Earth: (L to R) Kepler-22b, Kepler-69c, Kepler-452b, Kepler-62f and Kepler-186f, with Earth on the far ...

In 2015, scientists discovered the exoplanet Kepler-452b, which was described as 'Earth's cousin' because of its close similarities to our planet.

We’ve found thousands of new planets beyond our solar system, but arguably the most exciting is Kepler 452b, which is arguably the closest to an “Earth-twin” discovered to date.

A new investigation into old Kepler data has revealed that a planetary system once thought to house zero planets actually has ...

The curious minds at What If explore how the discovery of Kepler 22-b in our solar system would alter everything we know about space and life.

A Gigantic Megacomet Is Erupting as It Zooms through the Solar System Recent observations have revealed carbon monoxide venting from the largest comet ever seen, providing clues about its origins ...

A nearby star drifts into the outskirts of our solar system. Its gravity disturbs the Oort Cloud and alters the orbits of far-out objects.

A new probe in development known as GIRO represents a low-cost step toward unlocking the secrets of the outer planets, all through the invisible pull of gravity.

Solar System Planets. Astronomy articles on the eight planets, plus the two dwarf planets, Pluto and Eris. Great pictures of everything in the solar system. Updated daily.

Max Kepler isn’t feeling the brotherly love he says he was promised. The outfielder hasn’t provided the stability the Phillies expected him to bring when they signed him to a one-year, … ...

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Max Kepler called out the team for misleading him in the offseason: "I was told I was going to be the starting left fielder." ...