A new study by Caltech’s Konstantin Batygin and his colleague theorizes how super-Earths are formed. Credit: Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) ...

In a new book, NASA astrobiologist Caleb Scharf says the fate of life on Earth may hinge on leaving our planet behind ...

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We finally have the power to witness our planet as it truly is: scarred, altering and astonishingly interconnected. It’s a turning point in how we see, understand and ultimately protect our planet.

From the orbit of Mars, China's Tianwen-1 sent back new and intriguing images of our interstellar visitor. An animation shows ...

Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace ...

Satellite images analyzed Wednesday appear to show mass burials in el-Fasher, Sudan, after the paramilitary Rapid Support ...

Have you ever glanced up at the night sky and noticed the moon looking larger than usual? Your eyes may not be playing tricks on you: You might be staring at a supermoon!

From shifting continents to a dying sun, the future of our planet is full of dramatic changes. This video takes you through the billion-year timeline scientists have modeled for Earth’s fate.

November skies promise several special astronomical events for stargazers. Here are four notable events you can look forward ...

If the atmosphere were not dragged with our planet, you could utilize the insane relative wind speeds to decrease flight time ...

Right now, we're zooming through space at incredible speeds, so why aren't we dizzy or flying off into space?  An expert ...