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Hubble Space Telescope photograph of the dwarf planet Pluto

Pluto's Controversy Remains: To be a Planet or a Dwarf, That's the Question

Five years ago today, Pluto ceased to be a planet, when the International Astronomical Union demoted it to a newly created category of dwarf planet.The decision to redefine the long-known ninth planet of the solar system remains controversial today, with some disagreements among scientists as well as confusion among the public.
four moons of icy dwarf planet Pluto

Pluto Has Four Moons, Hubble Photos Show

The distant, icy dwarf planet Pluto has been hiding its fourth moon -- temporarily designated P4 -- that came to the view of NASA astronomers who were using the Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3 ultraviolet visible instrument.
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Woodside says half of Pluto LNG workers on strike

Woodside Petroleum Ltd, Australia's No. 2 oil and gas producer, said on Tuesday about half of the construction workers for its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) project have gone on strike over housing issues.

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