The atmosphere, a thin veil of molecules enveloping Earth, reaches about 20 miles (32 kilometers) above the planet's surface. It contains countless air particles, invisible to the naked eye, yet ...

Where is the center of the universe? Learn why researchers say the rules may not apply to the center of the universe.

A NASA-led team is studying the construction of a railway in space for a pair of telescopes that will provide views of planet, star, and galaxy formation in unprecedented detail. The proposed Space ...

A thin shell of air wraps around Earth, stretching about 20 miles above the surface. This invisible veil is packed with tiny molecules that sustain life. Just beyond this fragile layer lies the ...

Our search for exoplanets is focused on Milky Way stars. It's been successful, with more than 6,000 detected so far.

What the researchers found, grimly, is that the universe has gotten gradually colder. Ten billion years ago, the average dust ...

Research published Tuesday by a Japanese astrophysicist says gamma rays may have been generated by the collision of dark ...

Scientists may have "seen" dark matter for the first time, thanks to NASA's Fermi gamma-ray space telescope. If so, this ...

Astronomers measure the speed at which the solar system is hurtling through space by mapping surrounding galaxies and ...

A team of astronomers say they've made the first ever detection of dark matter by examining gamma rays near the center of the ...

"We must rethink how we create computer models for planet formation and early evolution in the young universe." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Greater Cincinnati sees concerning increase in virus that can cause severe illness in kids The virus can cause severe illness and may be deadly if untreated in children. Staffing shortages challenge ...