Planet with Two Suns Detected by Ground-Based Telescope

A planet with two suns named Kepler 16-b was located using conventional astronomy last week. Discover why this is an important breakthrough that will lead to a better understanding of how planets form.

Intelligent Life on Other Planets - Kepler Space Telescope

Intelligent Life on Other Planets: Odds of Finding It

Intelligent life on other planets has fascinated our culture for centuries. Find out what two new studies tell us about our likelihood of discovering it. (5:00 min read)