Imagine a scenario where the Moon, our constant companion in the night sky, begins a deadly trajectory toward Earth. The ...

Recently, Earth’s rotation has been speeding up, shortening days by milliseconds. While this change is minor, scientists are ...

A sci-fi idea is gaining supporters, from billionaires to city councils. Whether it's feasible is another matter.

The asteroid known as 2024 YR4 is out of sight yet still very much on scientists’ minds. The building-sized object, which initially appeared to be on a potential collision course with Earth, is ...

After weeks of reduced activity, the sun erupted with three powerful flares on a single day. That could send solar flares toward Earth, impacting electronics and making it possible to view the ...

New research shows Earth formed dry and lifeless—until a chance cosmic collision delivered the ingredients needed for life.

Ants play vital roles from soil health and pest control to maintaining the food web and ecosystem balance. Losing them would trigger profound environmental consequences.