There’s a new science fiction film in theaters that is largely based on science fact. "Project Hail Mary," from directing duo ...

Life on Earth is a precious thing, especially given what astronomers know about the visible universe. Although researchers ...

Astronomers have narrowed down the cosmic search for life, identifying fewer than 50 rocky planets among thousands of known ...

Project Hail Mary reminds us how important our world is – and how vital science is to our continued existence on it.

We took a look at how close our real world is to some of the most remarkable parts of Ryan Gosling’s sci-fi blockbuster. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leslie Katz covers the intersection of culture, science and tech. A yellowish-orange glow bathes Phainoterra, a planet of dramatic ...

Astronomers have spotted centimeter-sized “pebbles” swirling around two infant stars 450 light-years away, revealing the raw ingredients of planets already stretching to Neptune-like orbits. Using the ...

Bradford’s Bolling Hall wins Royal Society funding to explore Islamic astronomy’s legacy and Abraham Sharp’s impact, engaging ...