Our planet is unique for its ability to sustain abundant life. From studies of the rock record, scientists believe life had ...

In high enough doses, hydrogen cyanide can kill an adult human in minutes, but the chemical may be the reason why we’re here ...

Earth just experienced a rare S4 solar radiation storm, the most intense since 2003 — powerful for satellites and astronauts, ...

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods ...

Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm Monday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and ...

"This is the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years," the Space Weather Prediction Center said on Monday.

Some 350 light-years away, the V1298 Tau system features an infant sun-like star, just 23 million years old, orbited by four ...

The first emergency operation in the history of China's human spaceflight program ended on Jan. 19 when an uncrewed Shenzhou ...

The discovery is among several major gold finds in China in recent months, including Asia's largest undersea gold deposit.

Atlantic Strategic Minerals, a small US mining company, is considering building a rare earths plant in a bid to join ...

The planet is experiencing the most powerful solar event since 2003—and it's bringing spectacular Northern Lights.

BEIJING, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Chinese exports of rare earth magnets to Japan in December fell 8% from November, when a ...