In a breakthrough for exoplanet science, astronomers have discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting both stars in a ...

You may have heard about the extensive testing facilities for spacecraft and equipment, but how do scientists prepare for the human aspect of space exploration?

Extreme heat forged Earth’s continents billions of years ago, creating the stable foundation that made life possible.

For billions of years, Earth’s continents have stood firm, forming the foundation for mountains, rivers, and life itself. But ...

Surface and interior. Tallest mountain : Olympus Mons ; Coldest volcanoes : cryovolcanoes ; A truly "grand" canyon : Valles Marineris ; Movers and shakers : plate tectonics ; Ooh! That'll leave a mark ...

Doubling Earth’s atmosphere would lead to extreme heat, rising seas, massive die-offs, and giant insects, similar to ...

Advancements in technology are allowing researchers to determine the extent to which climate change contributed to some ...

A team of researchers at The University of New Mexico has uncovered how a peculiar, prehistoric plant might unlock new ways ...