"Scientifically there's a huge amount we can learn from asteroids," says Alan Fitzsimmons, an astronomer at Queens University ...

"Such a transition to a glacial state in 10,000 years' time is very unlikely to happen, because human emissions of carbon ...

SPACE X’s Starship rocket has exploded during a test flight again – sending blazing debris across the sky and grounding ...

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.

At the other end of the spectrum is Neptune, which is traveling around the sun at only 18% of the speed of Earth at 12,200mph (5.4km/s). How fast are we spinning? Earth's spin is constant ...

Scientists have determined exactly how Earth's orbit and tilt affect glaciation and deglaciation, based on the length of ...

Understanding Earth's Rotation Earth's rotation is the invisible hand that influences many aspects of our daily lives. It takes about 24 hours for Earth to complete one full spin around its axis. This ...

An international team led by researchers in Japan and Europe has discovered a new multi-planet system around a Sun-like star, ...

Scientists have used the wobble of the Milky Way and what are known as "cosmic lighthouses" to shine a light on the mystery ...

In a new book release, two scientists combine forces to explain the discoveries, developments and theories made in the realm ...

March brings thrilling celestial events, including a rare chance to spot Mercury, a stunning total lunar eclipse, and ...