Earth wouldn't be the lively place it is without photosynthesis, which harnesses solar energy to fuel most of the planet's food webs. A variety of plants, algae, and cyanobacteria provide this service ...

Antarctica, the frozen frontier on our Earth, has served as a subject of fascination for scientists worldwide. Recent groundbreaking discoveries have revealed a world beneath the icy expanses that ...

While everyone will feel the shift as Mars settles into Scorpio’s domain, four zodiac signs in particular will need to be ...

Oceans cover three-quarters of the Earth, yet only 20% of the seafloor has yet been mapped. The race to understand these depths could further scientific understanding, but also lead to exploitation.

The extinction of dinosaurs reshaped rivers, forests, and landscapes—changes still recorded in the rock layers across North ...

Earth's core cannot be made just of iron — it also appears to contain carbon. And our research suggests it may contain a bit of oxygen and possibly silicon as well.

For years, astronomers have been excited about the idea that some planets beyond our solar system might be covered by vast, ...

By studying the chemical composition of an odd, dying star, astronomers discovered that it had been feasting on what used to ...

Saturn is about to make its closest approach to Earth, and that means you might be able to see its rings — if you have a telescope, that is.

Seismic studies reveal Mars may have a solid inner core. The result deepens knowledge of its evolution and lost magnetic field. Researchers have determined that Mars shares a structural similarity ...