NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory will capture more information about our universe than all optical telescopes throughout history ...

With a spectacular array of galaxies and nebulas, the ambitious telescope begins its 10-year survey of the cosmos.

Whether you want to embrace the cold or escape it, our nation abounds with options for romantic getaways and family ...

A team of astronomers have put together the largest, most detailed map of the universe ever created – and you can explore it now.

The largest cloud of energetic particles ever seen was recently discovered, revealing new clues about galaxy cluster ...

The colourful natural phenomenon, also called the southern lights, put on a strong display visible in the night sky across many parts of New Zealand on Sunday night, prompting photographers as far ...

The most dangerous stars, Kaib says, are those that come nearest, less than 100 times as far from the sun as Earth is. Over the next 5 billion years, there’s about a 5 percent chance of such a ...

Earth’s largest gold reserves are not kept inside Fort Knox, the United States Bullion Depository. In fact, they are hidden much deeper in the ground than one would expect. More than 99.999% of ...

The Moon’s albedo is 0.136, while the Earth’s is 0.434, making the Earth 3.2 times as reflective. That figure varies of course, depending on cloud and whether you’re facing mostly ocean or land.

Astronomers have determined that our nearest neighbor is gradually inching away from us. The Weather Channel reports that the Earth’s moon is moving further away from our planet, albeit at an ...