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NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission took some important strides toward launch this year, but it's unclear if the ambitious effort will get off the ground as planned in late 2024.

The sun has been spitting out more frequent and intense solar storms this year as it approaches solar maximum. Here are some of the biggest.

Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa’s Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from the Pleistocene Epoch, ranging in age from about 35,000…

From star clusters and nebula to planets and a well-timed ‘Christmas Moon,’ there’s plenty to look at in a telescope this festive season

Discover how US companies are creatively tackling the challenges of rare earth element production, with innovative recycling and sustainable solutions.

King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas Day message of his reign -- and his first since being formally crowned monarch in May.

Charles called on people to protect each other, delivered message about environment and praised volunteers serving communities

The Christmas broadcast, delivered at Buckingham Palace, is the second of Charles’s reign following the death of his mother the Queen

A subtle message proves that King Charles is forging ahead with his plan for the monarchy

Japan's robotic SLIM spacecraft arrived in lunar orbit today (Dec. 24) ahead of a historic moon touchdown attempt that's scheduled for Jan. 19.

Astronauts on the International Space Station are sending holiday cheer to Earth with a festive video just in time for Christmas.