Children are being given the chance to name their own minor planet in a competition to mark the 80th anniversary of the discovery of Pluto. Space scientists' ruling body the International ...

The dwarf planets in our Solar System are cold, dark, far away and full of surprises.

It’s been a decade since Pluto got kicked out of full planethood. Here’s what kids are learning about the icy underdog.

Samantha Lawler, Assistant professor, Astronomy, University of Regina "Why does it matter if Pluto is a planet or a dwarf planet? Because for me it just makes it more confusing in our solar system.

Back to Article List Astro for Kids: Why are planets round? Gravity, mass and centrifugal force all contribute to the final shape of a planet.

Playing solo or in groups, learners can explore scenarios set in realistic environments around the globe on Roblox ...

Beverly Beckham I was the sun, and the kids were my planets By Beverly Beckham ,August 13, 2015, 5:01 p.m. Rendering by Zina Deretsky/National Science Foundation ...

Curious Kids is a series for children in which we ask experts to answer questions from kids. Why do Uranus and other planets have rings around them? (Lesedi, 6, Soweto) For a very long time ...

Having Kids Probably Won't Destroy the Planet An overpopulated planet is not necessarily doomed. What matters most is how those billions of people choose to live.