Observations of Jupiter show that ammonia is unevenly distributed in the upper atmosphere, against expectations of uniform mixing. Scientists found evidence for a complicated but apparently real ...

Titan, Saturn's largest moon, is a fascinating world that is unique among moons of the outer solar system. It's shrouded in a ...

Imagine a Slushee composed of ammonia and water encased in a hard shell of water ice. Now picture these ice-encrusted ...

Imagine a Slushee™ composed of ammonia and water encased in a hard shell of water ice. Now picture these ice-encrusted slushballs, dubbed "mushballs ...

"We conclude that Titan's uniquely rich organic inventory may not in fact be available to play the role in the moon's ...

Jupiter is the heavyweight champion of the planets, but Neptune is no slouch either. According to NASA, Neptune is about 17 t ...

The discovery of natural satellites on Saturn assists researchers in understanding the dynamics of orbits, resonances, and the stability of planetary systems in general ...

So, if life exists on Titan, it might not resemble the thriving, teeming ecosystems we know. Instead, think of isolated oases — tiny, slow-growing communities, perhaps tucked away in warmer pockets, ...

A new study explores the possibility of microbial life in Titan's deep ocean—and why it may be harder to find than we think.

Astrology and time measurement evolved together, creating a celestial calendar divided into four seasons, each with three ...

Saturn’s moon Titan has long been regarded as one of the most promising places in our solar system for the potential ...

Meet the author: Dr. Phil Plait is an astronomer, author, and science communicator with a PhD in astronomy at the University of Virginia. He has written four books on astronomy and consulted on space ...