A new study suggests that Earth might have had a ring system around 466 million years ago, potentially formed during a period of unusually intense meteorite impacts known as the Ordovician impact spik ...

Neil Garg is leading the charge to rewrite a fundamental principle that's been part of organic chemistry since 1924 -- ...

The conclusions come from patterns tracked by scientists that point to several meteorite impacts through geological records.

The giant planet J1407b has been a weird space mystery since its discovery in 2010. But a new study revealed something about the planet that may help explain at least part of its weirdness: a ...

What an autumn it’s been for stargazing all around the world. Between the frequent Aurora and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas and all ...

Of all the astronomical objects visible in a telescope, none has captured human imagination more than the planet Saturn.

What an autumn it’s been for stargazing all around the world! Between the frequent Aurora and Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas and all ...

Despite the lack of a dedicated mission to the planet, scientists have learned plenty through ground observations and space ...

After a decade-long search, some scientists say a growing number of clues point to the existence of a hidden planet in the Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune — and they may soon have the opportunity to find ...

Tree rings reveal ancient solar storms, helping scientists predict and prepare for future events that could disrupt ...