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The rush to clean up outer space has begun.

Phobos and Deimos only have two explanations, and neither one adds up.

The “overview effect,” experienced by astronauts when they view the Earth from outer space, irrevocably changes your perspective as a human.

To answer any physical question, you must ask the Universe itself. But what happens when the answers aren’t around anymore?

A new model of plate tectonics offers a chance to look back a billion years with new found accuracy.

A new study makes a compelling case for the origin of unexplained masses of underground rock causing changes to the Earth’s magnetic field.

Masks are great, but what happens when we try to throw out a billion masks at once?

Researchers devise an effective new predictive tool for maritime first-responders.

Despite being the closest planet to the Sun, Mercury “only” reaches 800 °F at its hottest. Venus is always hotter, even at night.

Zircons in a Martian meteorite widens the possible timeframe for life on Mars.

How (not) to end up in the ash heap of history.

The closest star system to Earth, just over 4 light-years away, has three stars and at least one Earth-sized planet. Is it time to go there?

And the one step we can take to show extraterrestrials we’re figuring it out. Every year, Earth’s meteor showers accomplish two important tasks. This composite photograph shows a large number of […]

In 1990, we only knew of the planets in our own Solar System. Today, the exoplanet count is more than 5000. Here’s what we’ve learned.

Neptune holds records in our Solar System, but the Universe gets even faster. Here on Earth, extreme weather events can cause dramatic wind speed spikes. When hurricanes are at their most […]

Must a religious story be confirmed as a true fact to be effective and inspiring?

The Kazungula Bridge connects Zambia and Botswana, barely missing Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Sharks fear killer whales. How does this impact the ecosystems they share?

It rotates on its axis, revolves around the Sun, moves throughout the Milky Way, and gets carried by our galaxy all throughout space.

All of these conflicts have a long history. They may also have a long future.

The researchers hope to develop a no-trace plastic to curtail marine pollution and ghost fishing.

Awe-inspiring moments can be found in our daily lives, and they have surprising benefits for our health and sense of well-being.

The microbes that eventually produced the planet’s oxygen had to breathe something, after all.

Theoretically, we know what happened on the red planet. Here’s how we’ll find out whether we’re right. When it comes to the worlds beyond Earth in our Solar System, it’s only […]

When we started imaging the Universe with Hubble, every star had four “spikes” coming from it. Here’s why Webb will have more.

These alien-like creatures are virtually invisible in the deep sea.

Seismic data from 2016 reveals a rare bi-directional boomerang earthquake.

Even the most unorthodox posthumous plans have their own historical, spiritual, and scientific significance.

The ANITA experiment found cosmic rays shooting out of Antarctica. One interpretation claims “parallel Universes,” but is that right?

From forecasting stock prices to diagnosing disease, Swarm AI enables better group decisions.