He has, perhaps, the ultimate job: as explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society. This means he is free to roam the seas to find and study the few remaining pristine places that mankind ...

New research suggests moderate sun exposure offers health benefits, challenging traditional protection guidelines and changing public perception.

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The latest Northern Lights forecast means the aurora borealis may be seen in the continental U.S. tonight after space weather ...

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor ...

A vast 500,000 mile-wide coronal hole has opened up in the Sun's atmosphere, which is now shooting high-speed solar wind ...

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor ...

Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet that might have favorable conditions for liquid water. This planet, HD 20794 d, ...

It is located in a star system less than 20 light-years away, making it one of the closest candidates for further research.

Astronomers have discovered another exoplanet that may have favourable conditions for the existence of liquid water. We are ...

On an uninhabited island off the coast of Australia, a “smooth” rainforest creature sat in a patch of sunlight. But the “basking” animal wouldn’t be left in peace. A visiting scientist spotted it – ...

What are the top facts about the ocean? While much is known about the ocean, a large part of it remains unknown. Here are fun facts about it for people of all ages.