YR4, which orbits the sun every four years and periodically crosses Earth's orbit. The nature of its orbit makes it a ...

The continued release of greenhouse gases into Earth's atmosphere could increase the longevity of space junk in low Earth orbit, a new paper reveals.

Earth, HD 20794 d, in the habitable zone around a Sun-like star 20 light-years away. With a mass six times that of Eart ...

New research shows genetically predicted height links to health risks. Taller individuals may face heart rhythm issues.

A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of ...

NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the Earth in 2032 through recent calculations. The moon ...

Some 19 projects dealing with wide range of topics, mostly focused on climate change's impact on aquatic life, have been ...

Astronomers believe thousands of large undiscovered asteroids, that could cause regional damage, may be in space.

On Jan. 15, a commercial lunar lander launched from Earth carrying the United States' first robotic rover designed to explore ...

A team of engineers has recently created a breakthrough prosthetic hand that can deftly handle everyday objects.

From plastic bags to freeways, humans have littered Earth with objects that will last millions of years. What will those ...