Electrical energy may also have sparked the beginnings of life on Earth billions of years ago, though with a bit less scenery-chewing than that classic film scene. But where did that organic ...

A new documentary is causing a stir by asserting the presence of alien life on Earth and claiming a US government effort to hide information on possible extraterrestrial activity. New findings ...

Dec. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds.

"It's insane that something is from space can have that kind of an impact on our electronics. So we're thinking, okay, how does that have a potential impact on other aspects of our life?

Nitrogen was not a limiting factor for early life on Earth, as microbes stabilized nitrogen fixation and hydrothermal vents supplied ammonium, which may also support life on other planets. A new ...

The Archean Eon (4–2.5 million years ago) is the second of Earth’s four major geologic eons, a time when the planet was mostly covered by oceans extending far deeper than those found today.

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Diatomaceous earth is a type of sand that consists of fossilized algae. It is sometimes sold as a supplement and promoted as having some health benefits, but very limited research supports these ...

Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams describe what's strange about being back on Earth after so long in orbit. The duo's eight-day mission to the International Space Station became a ...

Astronauts face significant health risks during space missions, including radiation exposure, microgravity effects, and psychological stresses. Sunita Williams' experience on the ISS reveals ...

A secretive Space Force ship has returned to earth after spending 434 days in orbit conducting mysterious tests. The Boeing-made X-37B vessel was quietly launched by SpaceX in 2023 from NASA’s ...