The Sun is at the heart of our Solar System, providing the energy that sustains life on Earth. But have you ever wondered what will happen when it reaches the end of its life? In this video, we ...

Scientists know that when the universe came into being, not everything in it spontaneously appeared. How long has our solar system been around?

The formation of the solar system is a challenging puzzle for modern astronomy and a terrific tale of extreme forces operating over immense timescales. Let's dig in.

This story comes from our special January 2021 issue, “The Beginning and the End of the Universe.” Click here to purchase the full issue. Some 4.6 billion years ago, our Sun was born from a ...