The word “planet” came from the ancient Greek words that mean “wandering star.” That makes sense, because for thousands of years, people have watched planets change position in the night sky — unlike ...

Ammonite was discovered using the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii, with follow-up confirmation from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. Its orbit and size officially qualify it as a distant dwarf planet.

University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. University of Regina provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages ...

Vahe Peroomian has received funding in the past from the National Science Foundation and from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The word “planet” came from the ancient Greek words ...