Scientists are fascinated by Uranus — and those who study it for a living, as we’ve previously reported, are tired of your childish jokes. In interviews with Slate, numerous Uranus experts bemoaned ...

Uranus, the seventh planet in our solar system, is often the butt of jokes due to its name. But did you know that this wasn't always the case? In fact, its original name was even more controversial.

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Whenever ...

Uranus has always been an intriguing planet for astronomers to study. First discovered in 1781, Uranus quickly became known for its odd and extremely "off-kilter" tilt. The seventh planet from the Sun ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Uranus is just plain weird, and one of the weirdest things about it is its tilt. Uranus has the ...