"We reported hints of methane, but the question is, 'is the methane attributable to molecules in the atmosphere of the planet ...

New research shows how the star's powerful outbursts could help scientists assess which worlds might support life.

More research is needed before scientists can determine whether the recently observed methane signatures point to the presence of an atmosphere or are simply the result of contamination from the host ...

For the first time, scientists have continuously monitored a planet's escaping atmosphere over a complete orbit, revealing ...

Of the seven Earth-sized worlds orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one planet in particular has attracted the attention ...