A Southwest Research Institute-led study modeled the chemistry of TOI-270 d, an exoplanet between Earth and Neptune in size, finding evidence that it could be a giant rocky planet shrouded in a thick, ...

The sun may rise every morning, but the amount of sunlight reaching Earth's surface can substantially vary over decades, according to a perspective article led by an international research team.

All in all, these records show that Earth's global average temperature has increased by about 1.8 F (1 C) since the ...

As we celebrate Earth Month, we are kicking off a series of retrospectives on National Academies reports and activities ...

Recent discoveries offer deeper insight into the movement of tectonic plates. New research has found that variations in rock composition within oceanic plates, caused by ancient tectonic processes, ...

The New Shepard 31 will soon be host to an all-female crew, to carry them on their 11-minute space adventure. Designed by ...

In their new book, Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen survey flat Earth theory, fake moon landings and other scientific myths and why people believe them.

Earth's oceans could one day turn purple. Nearly three fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a ...

"None of these three individuals possess the slightest background or experience in space policy or government service." ...

In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, the average person is more disconnected from nature than ever before. Most o ...

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who has twice launched to orbit in a SpaceX vehicle, faced pointed questions from senators of both parties before the Senate on Wednesday.