From a telescope network that spans much of the globe to a psychology study that spans 67 countries, here are the biggest ...

The world's oldest rocks are spread across the globe and paint a picture of Earth's turbulent early history. Here are some of the most notable and important formations scientists have discovered.

Once thought to be 8 billion years old, the star HD 110067 — famous for its six synchronized exoplanets — may be only 2.5 ...

19, 2024 — A new study about Earth's northernmost ... reshape our understanding of the Earth-Moon system and the broader solar system. The ... Chart of Life Extended by Nearly 1.5 Billion ...

Scientists still do not know where the water here on Earth came from. But two populations of so-called dark comets may tell ...

A giant anaconda, a vampire hedgehog, a dwarf squirrel, and a tiger cat were among the new species named by science in 2024.

Ancient species may have evolved more slowly and lasted longer, but the pace of evolution picked up after global ice ages, ...

Dan Baker, director of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado, issued a fresh warning ...

Tiny water fleas can indicate the presence (and potential harm) of various mixtures of chemicals in the aquatic environment.

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Regina Barber and Jessica Yung of Short Wave about carnivorous squirrels, the history of life on Earth, and new insights into the relationship between people and dogs.

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The Parker Solar Probe, traveling at 430,000 mph, reaches 3.8 million miles from the Sun. Scientists now wait for a signal ...