Tiny grains from a distant asteroid are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion...

A team of scientists may have finally solved the mystery of how plesiosaurs—ancient marine reptiles with four large flippers—moved through...

In recent years, astronomers have developed techniques to measure the metal content of stars with extreme accuracy. With that capability, astronomers...

In an event that has captured global interest, the asteroid Apophis—nicknamed the “God of Chaos”—is set to pass close to Earth on April 13,...

During the wet season in the Amazon rainforest heavy rainfall frequently occurs during the afternoon. For clouds and precipitation to develop, tiny...

On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan’s 90th birthday – but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62. Most people remember...

Future Space Jupiter, a planet with no solid surface. Unlike Earth and other rocky planets, Jupiter is a massive gas[...]

Scientists are exploring Earth’s ancient volcanic caves to uncover secrets that could help us search for life on Mars. These caves, called lava...

Black holes don’t have many identifying features. They come in one color (black) and one shape (spherical). The main difference between black holes...

In the new BBC series Solar System, physicist Dr Brian Cox explores acid rain, ice mountains and nitrogen glaciers on Earth's neighbouring planets.