As was forewarned in the entirely scientifically accurate 1996 documentary "Independence Day," this July 2 astronomers have detected an unknown object headed for Earth(ish) from beyond our solar ...

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.

A research group in Morocco has developed a novel solar panel cleaning system that uses transparent rolling film technology to remove dust and bird droppings efficiently. The system, which has already ...

Forward-looking: Scientists in Finland have identified a new bio-based material that could help extend the lifespan of solar cells while reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics. A team led by ...

The workings of our solar system are roughly the same now as they have been for millions of years. Moons circle their planets, the planets circle the sun, the sun’s magnetic fields and sunspots wax ...