New research reveals where the nearest alien civilization may exist, which could be far older than intelligent life on Earth.

When humanity gazes at the starry sky, the orange-red planet Mars always stands out. From the thrilling scene in 'The Martian' where Matt Damon grows potatoes in red gravel, to Elon Musk's bold claims ...

The idea was that high-powered lasers would propel tiny probes to 20 percent of the speed of light, impelling them with ...

Ozone layer depletion in Antarctica has increased this year to 20 million square kilometres. Even though it is within the normal range, it still holds the concern.

Viking consisted of two twin orbiters and landers, with experimental chambers in the landers to conduct three biology experiments.

Delving into the realm of geomagnetism and volcanology, scientists have unearthed a fascinating link between volcanic ash and ...

A collection of short dispatches from the field of climate microbiology conveys the contributions that single-celled life forms make to our climate system, and how we can work with them to address ...

These phenomena are erratic. They interact at every scale and manifest as weather, from clear sunny days to blustery blizzards and the anomalous events — from hurricanes and polar vortices to ...