Centimeter-sized pebbles have been detected in protoplanetary discs using e‑MERLIN, filling in a critical phase of planet ...

At these distances, the satellites remain within Earth’s protective magnetic shield and can reliably measure the planet’s response to space weather conditions. However, to more directly study incoming ...

A once-overlooked technology that taps into the Earth's heat to generate electricity could supply up to 20% of the ...

The science behind why the Earth will spin just a little bit faster on July 9, July 22, and August 5, this year.

In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.

The metallic lines on solar panels aren't there for decoration. Their job is to collect and move electricity throughout the ...

Weather forecasting is not easy. The truth is that predicting future weather conditions over broad, or even narrow, swaths of ...

Earth and our entire Milky Way galaxy may sit inside a mysterious giant hole which makes the cosmos expand faster here than in neighboring regions of the universe, astronomers say.

The bill that awaits President Donald Trump’s signature supports mining, drilling and production of the oil, coal and gas ...

Southern California's 140-year old power grid is efficient, but can it withstand a changing climate.

We spent the time to research and plan our own installation, and it'll help you make the right decisions when you build out your own system.

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