Earth received water toward the final stages of its formation. This reshapes understanding of the conditions needed for life.

"With an orbital period of 570 days, it is a relatively cold gas giant planet," said Guðmundur Stefánsson of the University ...

One of the most unique about whales is that they're the largest animals to ever exist on Earth — even bigger than the largest dinosaurs to have ever roamed the planet. That's right: The biggest whale ...

YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying ...

In 1982, an inexperienced driver named L. W. Wright conned his way into a NASCAR race. Labor laws helped him do it.

NASA officials said what Juno spotted was 'the most powerful volcanic event ever recorded on the most volcanic world in our ...

The country boasts a rich mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, but despite its charms there is still a conspicuous lack of tourists there, according to reports.

Played by Ralph Ineson, Galactus is seen just barely in the recently released first trailer for The Fantastic Four: First ...

The largest known jets, which together form a megastructure ... If Porphyrion’s jets were only as wide as our planet, the black hole that powers them would be the size of an amoeba.

This new year began with the first human death in the U.S. from H5N1, the disease also known as Avian Flu or Bird Flu. More ...

Get closer to our solar companions with the best telescopes for seeing planets, just in time for ... this February 7 and 9 respectively, an event known as an appulse. Then, on February 24 ...

The lakes of the US are often thought of as great holiday destinations. All of them provide a combination of hiking, boating, ...