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Jun 11, 2015 09:51 AM EDT

Thickness of Saturn's Massive Phoebe Ring is Far More Than Previously Thought

Saturn is known for its rings. Until now, though, scientists didn't realize exactly how big they were. They've now found that Saturn's outer ring is far larger than anyone thought.

Mar 10, 2015 10:41 AM EDT

Scientists Mystified by Dusty Cosmic Disks that Survive Extreme Forces from Massive Stars

A team of scientists have discovered something unusual at the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy. They've detected 20 rotating dust and gas discs in each cluster hosting exceptionally large and hot stars.

Jan 27, 2015 05:32 AM EST

Young Exoplent's Giant Rings are 200 Times More Massive Than Saturn's

There may be a ring system that's actually larger and heavier than the famed rings of Saturn.

Dec 08, 2014 09:08 AM EST

Stardust May Not Block Alien Planets Near Sun-like Stars

It turns out that planet hunters may have an easier time of spotting exoplanets than they thought. Scientists have found that, on average, sun-like stars aren't all that dusty.