See how our seasons come from Earth's tilt and yearly loop around the sun, which changes the ice cover, vegetation, and sunlight across the planet.
Cutting-edge laser technology has allowed archaeologists to find the ruins of villages, ceremonial sites, and buildings hidden in dense forest.
Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause in 2012 and is drifting through interstellar space at the edge of our Milky Way galaxy, which has a lot of nothing.
Images from NASA's impressive James Webb Space Telescope are changing the way we see the universe — and this is just year one.
With its infrared gaze, the James Webb Space Telescope can capture galaxies, planets, moons, and auroras that Hubble can't detect.
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Most people experiencing visual-snow syndrome continuously see tiny, snowlike flecks in their vision — even when their eyes are closed.
Awe-inspiring natural marvels happen every day on Earth. For many, you have to be at the right place at the right time to witness them.
Robot explorers have been surveying the Martian landscape for decades. NASA engineers and scientists explain why they take on human characteristics.
Visual snow's hallmark symptom is seeing static or clashing lights and flickering dots, whether your eyes are open or closed.
A plethora of scientific studies have shed light on what attracts women to men, like a sense of humor and doing good deeds.
Exxon scientists knew about the coming climate crisis in precise detail, a new Harvard study found. Legal experts say the evidence could swing juries.
Using data from space telescopes, researchers recently found two possible water-rich exoplanets. It bolsters hope for finding life beyond Earth.
Evidence suggests the time you choose to eat, and how big those meals are, can make a huge difference when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight.
The falls were first discovered in 1911. It took a century for scientists to pin down the origin of its fiery hue.
A diet rich in whole foods with produce, whole grains, and lean proteins helps maintain a healthy body.
Climate fiction or 'cli-fi' books explore how humanity will deal with a climate disaster in the near future or in a world similar to our own.
This year saw a number of crucial victories and real progress on climate, including game-changing legislation and critical biodiversity protections.
The effects of major oil spills like BP's Deepwater Horizon or the Exxon Valdez on marine life and the environment last for years.
From nose-picking primates to surgical killer whales, here are 12 weird and fascinating animal behaviors spotted this year.
Lizards, snakes, crocodiles, turtles, and mammals all have clitorises. Researchers say understanding them can teach us about our own anatomy.