Earth is crossing the threshold of 1.5°C of global warming, according to two major global studies which together suggest the ...

While our solar system is a fascinating place on its own, exoplanets are even more of a mystery. And one exoplanet in particular is something quite new.

Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.

The red Tesla Roadster was mistaken for an undiscovered asteroid by astronomers.

Dust and other debris would rise into the atmosphere on Bennu striking Earth, blocking out the Sun and cooling the planet to ...

Revolutionary technique allows astronomers to capture incredibly high-resolution images of distant galaxies and supermassive black holes.

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do people use telescopes to look into space ...

This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and ...

YR4 has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Astronomers are tracking it to refine estimates of its size and orbit to see how much of a risk the space rock poses.

“When it’s brightest, Venus appears as an eerily eye-catching beacon,“ EarthSky wrote. ”Many mistake it for a UFO. It’s ...

Interplanetary space travel and the vanities of tech billionaires like Elon Musk are the subject of acclaimed South Korean ...

NASA discovered five exoplanets orbiting stars in under 24 hours, challenging planetary models and providing insights into ...