The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Discovering extraterrestrial life would be one of the most profound scientific and philosophical revelations that our species has ever made. But such a big discovery won’t come easy. Our starting point is to first search other worlds for signs of habitability, that is, the potential for life to exist.

Scientists simulated a nuclear explosion using x-ray pulses to push an asteroid-like rock away in space-like conditions.

World Space Week 2024 features events centered on "Space & Climate Change," to celebrate the transformative impact of space technology in the ongoing battle against climate change.

Scientists first described the flooded cave in 2016 but determined its extraordinary extent years later.

Six earthquakes were recorded at Mount Adams in September — the highest number in a single month since records began in 1982.

The sun has unleashed the most powerful solar flare since 2017, just days after it spat out another monster explosion. Both outbursts have launched solar storms that will likely hit Earth this weekend and trigger vibrant aurora displays.

Increased solar activity may mean parts of UK see Northern Lights in coming days

Only six light-years from the Sun, Barnard b is boiling hot, but the new planet hints at other nearby worlds

IT could be possible to see the Aurora in Scotland this weekend ...

Europe's Hera probe is tentatively scheduled to launch Monday on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defences.

The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).