Until 2020, the shortest day ever recorded was -1.05 ms, which means the Earth completed its rotation in 1.05 milliseconds ...

Earth is spinning faster this summer, making the days marginally shorter and attracting the attention of scientists and ...

The origins of plate tectonics on Earth are hotly debated, but evidence from Australia now shows that parts of the crust ...

Researchers have recreated the tumultuous beginnings of Earth, simulating what the planet was like just after its formation 4 ...

Giant, large-scale eruptions can have more serious impacts. One such event contributed to the demise of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Giant volcanoes also triggered events that led to the ...

Radar signals from "leaky" civilian and military aviation systems could act as a beacon to alien life, revealing intelligent life on Earth while helping us pinpoint them.

The winning numbers in Friday's drawing of the "Connecticut Lotto" game were: 2, 4, 13, 18, 34, 38 ...

Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada.

Google Earth just made time travel easier - here's how to visit the old neighborhood Google Earth now features historical timelines so you can see street view images from the past.

USA Rare Earth is racing to create a production line for neodymium magnets, aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on China’s rare earth materials.

For those north of the equator, the summer solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year.

The days are about to start getting shorter again, but don’t worry — there’s plenty summer left.