The Moon is rusting — and it’s Earth’s fault. Scientists have found that oxygen particles blown from Earth to the Moon can ...

Scientists studying Antarctica have discovered that northerly winds—not westerlies—are driving major ice loss in West ...

The three spacecraft will be forecasting solar storms, mapping our solar neighborhood and observing the outer layer of ...

Most of Earth's fresh water is locked in the ice that covers Antarctica. As the ocean and atmosphere grow warmer, that ice is ...

The Sun's activity is rising again after decades of decline, surprising scientists and raising concerns about space weather.

Scientists estimate that 20 million tonnes of gold, worth more than $2 quadrillion, is dissolved into our planet’s oceans.

Philippine NGO the Centre for Disaster Preparedness tells The Independent how its programmes to help people prepare for ...

It could mean two bright comets will be visible in the night sky at the same time, on the peak night of a meteor shower.