What is a white dwarf, and why are space scientists so excited by the latest discovery? It’s been dubbed a possible ‘planet killer’, but how could a dying star cause havoc in the solar system?

Helix Nebula’s X-ray emissions linked to planetary destruction White dwarf WD 2226-210 may be accreting planetary debris Researchers suggest a Jupiter-like planet was torn apart ...

One chilly Chicago afternoon, I planned an outing with my cousin to check out the latest exhibit at The Art Institute: Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of PanAfrica. Admittedly ...