NASA has confirmed the existence of over 4,500 exoplanets, and among them, a select few stand out as potential homes for ...

Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet that may be habitable 35 light-years from Earth. Named L 98-59 f, it joins four ...

This unique atmospheric process makes WASP-76 b a top contender for one of the most hellish exoplanets ever discovered. Read More: 6 Exoplanets in our Universe That Could Support Life Other Than Earth ...

The discovery came after a small extrasolar planet, or "exoplanet," in a wide orbit around its star was discovered, courtesy of a gravitational "microlensing" event designated OGLE-2016-BLG-0007.

Now, with thousands of exoplanets in view, the temptation to overinterpret is strong — and some are jumping the gun. When it comes to K2-18 b, enthusiasm is outpacing evidence.” ...

Here’s how it works. Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature on the exoplanet K2-18b, which orbits its star in the so-called habitable zone.

Astronomy Exoplanets James Webb Space Telescope discovers planets forming in space's most punishing environments News By Victoria Corless published June 20, 2025 ...