WASP-18b - which is 10 times more massive than Jupiter - has a choking atmosphere consisting of deadly carbon monoxide.
The first-known original Greek copy of the banned Christian writing was discovered in the Nag Hammadi Library at Oxford University by biblical scholars.
Researchers from the agency have found the factor that could have helped in maintaining subsurface water under these worlds.
Korean scientists claim to have developed a new treatment that not only prevents hair loss but also boosts the growth of new follicles.
Mark Rober, a former Nasa engineer, has already earned more than 5.7 million views for his science-based YouTube video.
The archaeological treasure trove also included skeletons of what is believed to be pterosaurs hatchlings and young adults.
The image was composed from Nasa's Chandra X-ray Observatory and a couple of ground-based telescopes.
One of the most alarming images that was taken this year shows the Larcen C ice shelf breaking off and drifting to sea.
Although we think of man as having negative impacts on wildlife, several cats species use paths to rapidly move around the rainforest.
Quantum computers - which could theoretically solve problems that even the most powerful supercomputers can't handle - are now one step closer to reality.
Supermarkets say scheme will increase production costs but will have longer-term benefits for environment.
Incredible footage of our planet shared by International Space Station commander Randy Bresnik reveals natural and man-made wonders.
A behavioural scientist outlines his top tips for dealing with truth denialism - in business, politics and every day life.
We are becoming increasingly dependent on our electronic devices. However, there is growing concern among scientists that people may be spending too much time in front of screens.
Grey cells in dogs outnumber not just small cats, they also have more brain capacity than lions, hyenas and bears.
No UK cities provide residents with the "perfect" temperature, but some European cities make the cut.
Internet becomes haven for climate-denial blogs and websites which downplay or deny existence of man-made global warming despite scientific consensus.
From athletes to rappers, many people have expressed support towards the flat-Earth theory in the past.
The only Supermoon of 2017 is slated to occur on 3 December, when the moon is expected appear closer and brighter.
Scans of prehistoric women's arms and shin bones show that they were stronger than rowers and athletes of today.
The 230-foot-long figure is expected to be older than most of the other geoglyphs that make up the Nazca Lines.
The discovery was made using MUSE instrument mounted on top of ESO's Very Large Telescope in Chile.
The male cheetahs most probably wanted to see if the female had gone into estrus and was ready to reproduce.
"On behalf of the United Government of Mars, I would like to welcome you to your second home."
The satellite detected a surprising spectral breach and a strange spike, which may help scientists uncover the origins of dark matter.
The ISS will install a new experimental sensor that can calculate the size, trajectory and impact of space debris that is less than a millimetre in size.
Scientists previously estimated that super-eruptions happen every 45,000-714,000 years but new estimates say they happen a lot more often.
The Mariana snailfish lives can be found in the Mariana Trench – the deepest part of the world's oceans.
Sand and gravel account for the largest volume of any solid material extracted globally, according to research.
Millions of tonnes of ash spewed into atmosphere can severely reduce Earth's temperatures.