There’s a reason we only ever see one side of the Moon. It’s tidally locked to the Earth, presenting only one side to us as it orbits around the planet. Tidal locking is a fate that befalls lots of ...

Lightning, with its extreme temperatures, is capable of transforming atmospheric gases into prebiotic compounds. These molecules are essential for the emergence of life, as may have been the case on ...

Many exoplanets to be found by coming high-powered telescopes will probably be tidally locked — with one side permanently facing their host star — according to new research by astronomer Rory Barnes ...

Red dwarf stars are abundant and long-lived, frequently hosting exoplanets, with a notable percentage potentially being rocky, Earth-sized worlds within their habitable zones, thus raising prospects ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. NORWAY — In a recent column, I expressed amazement that one side of our Moon ...