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For centuries Mars has been called "the Red Planet" and there's a scientific reason why according to space telescopes.

From the beautiful to the bizarre, this annual photographic showcase shines a light on some of our planet’s most breathtaking ...

NPR's science podcast Short Wave shares how taking a nap can deliver a eureka moment, a new picture of a planet right after it was born, and how wildfires can affect water quality – after the ...

Mars isn’t a bright, fire-engine red, but the iron oxide in its rocks makes it appear redder than other planets, especially from afar.

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The startup Gigablue announced with fanfare this year that it reached a historic milestone: selling 200,000 carbon credits to ...

National Geographic and Rolex have partnered to support scientific research and solutions to increase understanding of the threats facing the planet’s most iconic environments.