A planet's atmosphere would need to contain at least 16 percent oxygen to support fire.

Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.

The Clipper's metal plate is much like the Voyager golden records meant to introduce planet Earth and its Earthlings to...

The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Is engineering ready for the future?

From hidden giant to galactic groove machine, the Radcliffe Wave is shaking up our understanding of the Milky Way, one...

Could this be last call for the spacecraft?

Could this be how water ended up on Earth?

Researchers found a new "super-Earth" sitting in its star's goldilock zone. Could it harbor life?

Japan is now officially part of an elite Moon-landing club.

This could be the last hope for northern white rhinoceroses.

Growing food in space isn't without challenges.

The discovery might up-end how scientists believe black holes form.

Experiments with X-ray lasers simulate space conditions.

Nature is becoming the new healthcare trend.

Most experts believe the behavior to be a benign fad.

No, its not a wormhole; it's Uranus.

Too hot outside? Don't worry, your clothes can take care of that for you.

Could cattle get us to into orbit?

A rainy day means something different on this planet.

Teamwork really does make the dream work.

The Sun could one day power more than just the Solar System.

Earth's uglier twin may have oxygen, but will never be habitable.

The new program can map an iceberg quicker than you can blink.

Physicists made the intangible almost tangible.

Hopefully night-vision goggles aren't next.

The next big thing in clean energy is literally above our heads.

NASA's InSight data reveals a 150-km molten layer in Mars' mantle, reshaping our understanding of its internal structure and magnetic...

Could Venus have hosted life?

Is it possible to fix a spacecraft billions of miles from home?

We're witnessing the birth of a new era in astronomy, where humans may take the back seat for the first...

An ancient fast radio burst (FRB) may provide answers to the challenge of determining the universe's mass

We're inching closer to Moon bases.

From Florida to New York, these "flesh-eating" infections are on the rise.

Mercury is only slightly larger than our own Moon.

Parker sees a powerful coronal mass ejection 'vacuum up' space dust.

New study finds a super predator long before the dinos came on the scene.

The new study could have far-reaching implications on how black holes form.

The research could unveil new avenues for effective epilepsy treatments.

Astronomers illuminate strange pulsar behavior.

Eclipse enthusiasts rejoice!

T cells in microgravity simulated conditions seem to be less prepared to fight infections.

This fish is the chameleon of the seas.

Toe-to-toe, who is the real apex predator between a great white and a killer whale?

Could mud cracks have meant seasonal climate patterns on the Red Planet?

New study exposes alarming contaminants aboard the ISS.

While astronomers can find more "potentially hazardous" asteroids, don't run for cover just yet.

Olympus Mons could have been a volcanic island in the middle of a now-vanished Martian ocean.

A Colombian breeding program is fighting the croc's extinction.

They're not exactly jamming, but stars can actually be heard if you listen carefully.