The Latest Breaking News from Earth

A newly unveiled astronaut photo shows a "gigantic jet" shooting upward from a thunderstorm above Louisiana in November 2024.

This 2023 astronaut photo shows a series of slowly moving "star dunes" in the Erg Chebbi region of Morocco. Most of these massive structures are likely several centuries old.

Aurora chasers are on high alert for possible geomagnetic storm conditions from March 4 to March 5. Northern lights possible at mid-latitudes.

Scientists have been wondering about auroral electrojets for a long time. This mission could change how we understand them.

Astronomers deeply concerned that darkest, clearest skies in world will be compromised by proposed facility nearby

SpaceX called off today's (March 3) planned Starship Flight 8 launch after several issues with the vehicle cropped up during the countdown.

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the lunar surface.

The Tesla service center in Brooklyn is not the most visible place on earth. Tucked away on a quiet, warehouse-lined street with little foot traffic, it’s the kind of place you’d easily miss if you weren’t looking for it. But on a bitterly cold Sunday afternoon this past weekend, the block…

President Trump's comments on the investment deal with Ukraine's rare earth minerals have sparked interest and speculation about its future implications.

Dr. Richard Binzel explains how we measure the threats of space rocks that could damage the planet

A new collaboration has Lego getting ready to "blast off" with the help of Lunar Outpost, a company with a mission now heading for the moon.