The planet Saturn is very oblate – non-spherical – because it rotates very fast. Because of gravity, all planets are round, and because they rotate at different rates, some have fatter ...

Children are being given the chance to name their own minor planet in a competition to mark the 80th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto. Space scientists' ruling body the International ...

Playing solo or in groups, learners can explore scenarios set in realistic environments around the globe on Roblox ...

Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. Why do Uranus and other planets have rings around them? (Lesedi, 6, Soweto) ...

Having Kids Probably Won't Destroy the Planet An overpopulated planet is not necessarily doomed. What matters most is how those billions of people choose to live.

The dwarf planets in our Solar System are cold, dark, far away and full of surprises.