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Surprising discovery finds evidence of activity on distant dwarf planet
Sep 29, 2025Scientists have discovered evidence of methane gas on Makemake - a tiny world situated beyond the orbit of Pluto.
Astronomers have discovered a new minor planet beyond the orbit of Pluto
May 26, 2025The previously unseen world is believed to orbit far out at a range of 838 times Earth's distance from the Sun.
Man faces prison after trying to collect all the elements of the periodic table
Apr 1, 2025A man from Australia could serve 10 years in prison due to his efforts to acquire some rather questionable materials.
On Pluto, you can throw a ball higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza
VIDEO Dec 29, 2022A fascinating new video has emerged showing how far it is possible to throw a ball on the other worlds in our solar system.
Pluto may have always had a subsurface ocean
Jun 24, 2020Scientists now believe that Pluto may have had a 'hot start' and has always had a subsurface ocean.
Ice spires hint at potential for life on Pluto
Jul 9, 2019The existence of algae high up in the Andes Mountains hints at the possibility of life on distant, icy worlds.
Scientists discover liquid ocean on Pluto
May 21, 2019The enigmatic dwarf planet has been throwing up no shortage of surprises over the last few years.
New Horizons set for epic flyby of Ultima Thule
VIDEO Dec 29, 2018Following on from its historic flyby of Pluto in 2015, the probe will reach its next destination on New Year's Day.
Should Pluto be classed as a planet again ?
Sep 9, 2018Researchers have called into question the reasoning behind Pluto's demotion from planet to dwarf planet.
New Horizons ready to explore the Kuiper Belt
Jun 10, 2018Following its visit to Pluto back in 2015, the spacecraft has been on its way to Kuiper belt object MU69.
Probe to study solar system's protective bubble
Jun 4, 2018NASA is launching a spacecraft to study the heliosphere - a bubble which extends far beyond the orbit of Pluto.
Dunes of frozen methane discovered on Pluto
Jun 1, 2018The enigmatic dwarf planet is home to a 'riot of processes' that continue to surprise researchers.
NASA reveals amazing new Pluto flyover video
VIDEO Jul 16, 2017The footage has been constructed from the thousands of photographs taken by the New Horizons probe.
New Horizons will reach MU69 in January 2019
VIDEO May 21, 2017Following its groundbreaking flyby of Pluto, the probe is now on its way to another Kuiper Belt object.
Giant towers of ice discovered on Pluto
Jan 14, 2017The discovery marks the first time this phenomenon has been observed anywhere other than on the Earth.
Further evidence found of ocean on Pluto
VIDEO Nov 17, 2016It is looking increasingly likely that the dwarf planet is home to a vast subterranean ocean of water.
Mystery surrounds X-rays streaming from Pluto
Nov 10, 2016Scientists have spotted X-rays trickling from the dwarf planet despite there being no obvious source.
New dwarf planet found beyond orbit of Pluto
VIDEO Oct 13, 2016This tiny, distant world is believed to take up to 1,140 years to complete a single orbit of the Sun.
Pluto may have an ocean over 100km deep
Sep 24, 2016Scientists believe that the dwarf planet's interior may be filled with large quantities of liquid water.
New video imagines touching down on Pluto
VIDEO Jul 17, 2016NASA is celebrating the success of its New Horizons spacecraft by showcasing a new sequence of images.
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