Mars’ north polar vortex locks its atmosphere in extreme cold and darkness, freezing out water vapor and triggering a dramatic rise in ozone. Scientists found that the lack of sunlight and moisture ...

Scientists have recently unveiled a remarkable discovery in the outer reaches of our solar system: a space fossil located 4 ...

Astronomers have recently unveiled the existence of giant planets that defy current models of planetary formation, ...

After four rounds of layoffs in two years that cut a quarter of its employees, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory now faces a ...

Astronomers say the water that fills Earth's oceans — and the stuff you use to brew your morning cup of coffee or tea — may be older than the sun itself.

NASA's OSIRIS-APEX mission, which was one of 19 designated to be canceled by the Trump administration, has been saved from ...

In a rare glimpse into the earliest days of our planet, scientists have discovered remnants of the “proto Earth.” ...

Fungi are downright fun. They can be beautiful, spooky, downright gory, help fake plumbers grow, and play a crucial part in ...

From dystopian futures to alien civilizations, test your knowledge of the authors who shaped the genre — and maybe discover a ...

Just a few weeks ago, we crossed the significant milestone of 6,000 known exoplanets. The counter keeps getting higher, and there are 8,000 more candidates waiting for confirmation. In the decades ...

Kate Adamala started work on a cell in which the natural molecular structure is reversed. Then a possible doomsday scenario became clear.

"We have found a habitable environment," said John Grotzinger, project scientist for the Curiosity mission. "The water that was here was so benign and supportive of life that if a ...