Moving in some high-risk pathways between Saturn and its inner rings, it successfully got closer to the planet to fulfil its ...

SpaceX's mission to launch the first astronauts into polar orbit is quickly approaching.

While Earth is warming in total, not all parts are warming at the same rate or at the same time. Understanding these variations can help scientists forecast future changes and climate-related impacts.

According to Dr. Schmoll, the Earth's magnetic field has a north and south pole, just like any magnet. The sun does as well.

When the A-84 iceberg calved in January, it unveiled a 209-square-mile swath of seafloor. Nearby scientists rushed to the ...

Up for a challenge? If skies are clear, you may be able to complete a rare feat of visual athletics this coming weekend, and ...

Spring equinox means the first official day of spring is here. Discover the science and traditions of what’s also called the ...

As the Northern Hemisphere welcomes spring today, the Southern Hemisphere is marked with the first day of autumn.

The enormous C-17 Globemaster, the mainstay of the Air Force’s transport fleet, often has trouble operating in cold ...

Climate change is the most pressing problem humanity will face this century. Tracking how the climate is actually changing ...

A young doctor was sent to a remote Arctic base during the Cold War, believing it was for scientific research. Decades later, ...

The country supports some of the world’s most important satellites. But experts worry about its proximity to Russia.