Sound as we know it does not exist in space. That’s because, on Earth, sound mainly travels to our ears via vibrating air molecules. Because space is a vacuum, meaning there is no matter at all ...

A collection of down-to-Earth facts about our planet and its place ... These clips are from the BBC series, Primary Focus Science and Science Clips, Earth, Sun and Moon. Our main source of natural ...

These are our picks of the best popular science books ... "The Ultimate Kids’ Guide to Dogs" is a brilliant blend of information and interaction. After absorbing the facts, use the dog training ...

Elon Musk's SpaceX has succeeded in catching the Super Heavy booster as it returned to the launchpad in Texas.

Oct. 10, 2024 — Microscopic organisms in the ocean play a key role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. A new study unveils a hidden biological factor that could change our ...

When we learn about the human body at school, we’re told that we have five senses: vision, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

Eight years into living in Longyearbyen, on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, I embrace the seasonal plunge into total darkness Cecilia Blomdahl Scientists aren't sure how the circular ...

Earth is about to gain a second moon! A "mini-moon" named 2024 PT5 is a small asteroid that will temporarily orbit our planet for about two months without the risk of collision. According to a ...

The Copernicus Sentinel Expansion Missions are a major leap forward in Europe's Earth observation capabilities. With the United Kingdom's re-entry to the EU's Copernicus program, funding has been ...

Earth will get a second moon for about two months this year when a small asteroid begins to orbit our planet. The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, revolving ...

Knowledge is power and can help your child feel more in control and less afraid. Remember though that when sharing nonfiction ...

Science News // 2 days ago NASA says comet expected to put on show in Earth fly-by Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A comet just discovered last year by observers will whizz past Earth from 44 million miles away ...