A University of Derby study led by Dr. Phethean proposes Earth has six continents, not seven. Using advanced geological ...

THE moon is just a chunk of the Earth and not mainly part of an ancient planet as previously thought, scientists claim.

A small asteroid named 2024 PT5, once hailed as Earth's temporary second moon, might have originated from our very own Moon.

Scientists have detected cosmic waves that sound like chirping birds in an unexpected place. These bursts of plasma, called ...

The record-breaking winds are circling the nearby "puffy" exoplanet WASP-127b, and are traveling six times faster than the ...

We try to keep our minds young, so we can teach the next generation. The MESS Hall has an adult series that will enlighten, ...

A private U.S. spacecraft bound for the moon has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flight. Still circling Earth, Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander ...

Jan. 21, 2025 — A new study provides compelling new evidence that a colossal 'megaflood' refilled the Mediterranean Sea, ending a period during which the Med was a vast expanse of salt flats ...

Ancient fossils of the world's very first dinosaurs may be buried in places almost impossible to investigate, according to ...

The fastest planetary winds ever found are tearing across a distant gas giant.

Astronomers measure a star’s brightness using the apparent magnitude system, where lower values indicate brighter stars.

This incident adds to the long list of close calls for the Long March 3B, a Chinese launch vehicle that has faced scrutiny ...