Pluto's Largest Moon Formed Through ‘Kiss and Capture’ Event Redefining Icy Worlds, New Study Explains Experts postulated a ...

"We were definitely surprised by the 'kiss' part of kiss-and-capture. There hasn't really been a kind of impact before where ...

Recent simulations link the creation of Pluto and its moon Charon to a colossal impact, akin to the Earth-Moon origin, ...

Since New Horizons' close encounter with Pluto 10 years ago, experts have come to think of the dwarf planet as much more ...

Pluto likely acquired large moon Charon in a “kiss and capture” collision billions of years ago. It may have created a subsurface ocean on the icy dwarf planet.

This "kiss and capture" mechanism offers a fresh perspective on planetary formation, particularly about Pluto and its largest ...

Pluto, a distant and fascinating dwarf planet, has revealed more of its secrets. Thanks to New Horizons, discover stunning ...

Charon is large in size relative to Pluto, and is locked in a tight orbit with the dwarf planet. A new simulation suggests how it ended up there.

Pluto's big moon Charon may have a different origin story than scientists suspected. New research suggests the two bodies ...

Explore the transformative power of Pluto in Sagittarius. Discover its impact on personal growth, beliefs, and adventure in ...

IIT Madras and CMC researchers develop portable robot Pluto for hand rehabilitation, offering affordable, adaptable therapy ...