See it: Photos show glowing baby planet outside of our solar system

Astronomers have, for the first time, detected a planet growing inside a cleared gap of a protoplanetary disk, confirming long-held theories about how young planets shape their star systems.

Bay Area flying car company begins operations at two airports

The Bay Area aeronautics company behind what it’s calling "the first true flying car in history" announced Tuesday that it will begin operations out of two airports. 

A rare ‘Black Moon’ set to rise this week: What to know

Stargazers will soon get the chance to experience a rare celestial event known as a Black Moon, set to occur this week.

James Lovell, astronaut and Apollo 13 commander, dies

Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, has died. Here's what we know.

New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory

Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.

NASA probe captures our closest-ever view of the sun

Scientists are using the images and data collected by the probe to understand the sun’s impact on Earth and the solar system.

Astronaut photographs elusive luminous event from far above Earth

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the Desert Southwest earlier in the week.

Katy Perry shuts down Blue Origin space flight critics

Katy Perry had words for critics as her space-inspired Lifetimes Tour kicked off earlier this week.

Scientists find ‘strongest evidence’ yet for life beyond Earth

New molecules discovered on a faraway exoplanet have given scientists the “strongest evidence yet" that life may exist beyond Earth.

Blue Origin launches all-female flight with Katy Perry, 5 others: 'Sisterhood'

Blue Origin launched an all-female space flight, which included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez, making history as the first all-female space crew since a solo flight in 1963.