In today's fast paced world it is all too easy to be dismissive of pre-modern attempts at learning. The Maragha Observatory ...

So, how fast is Earth moving around the sun? The answer might surprise you. Early astronomers once believed Earth was the center of the universe, with the sun, moon, and planets orbiting around it.

In May 2024, a rare and intense solar storm struck Earth, offering more than just a display of auroras. It triggered unexpected phenomena in the space surrounding our planet. This solar storm not only ...

The crew-swap mission will enable NASA’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth from the International Space ...

Weather can be as unpredictable as it is fascinating. From the gentle patter of rain to the ferocity of thunderstorms, the ...

For as long as I can remember, I have felt drawn to creatures often described as uncharismatic: deep-sea fish; an ugly bunch ...

The relationship between topography and the terrestrial water cycle has been documented for thousands of years, yet there is ...

Under a high-emissions scenario, this could mean a sharp reduction in the amount of satellites that can safely operate in low Earth orbit by 2100 – putting significant limitations on what humanity can ...

Earth is also the only planet in our solar system known to have plate tectonics, or pieces of the crust that move around and smash into each other. Increasingly, scientists believe that plate ...

Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds. Part of the greenhouse effect that warms the ...

Astronomers have discovered a panoply of new moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the ringed gas giant's total up to 274 moons—far ...

Spokesman-Review reporter Nick Gibson is in Florida this week to report on Anne McClain’s and NASA’s SpaceX launch from the ...