In the coming weeks, Artemis II will send humans around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Could it be a ...

Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed a new way to design Earth-observation satellite missions that could help protect the space environment while continuing to deliver vital data ...

Finding resources far from Earth is a well-known spaceflight limitation, but metal-harvesting microbes provide a method for tapping outer space’s mineral wealth.

Scientists are proposing to build a laser in a crater on the moon to help future lunar missions land safely in the dark and find their way around. This ultra-stable light source could also help us ...

Sugar substitutes and artificial sweeteners show up in many diets and "low-calorie" products. Now we're seeing the long-term ...

In the top layers of soil, microbes digest dead wood and fallen leaves, while threadlike roots release carbon dioxide as they burn energy to stay alive and grow. Together, that CO₂ output is called ...

Atmos reports on the significance of understanding rocks to address climate issues.

Lunar new year has ushered in a rare zodiac symbol with a reputation for energy and independence ...

From The Gambia to the US, sea salt is increasingly seeping into the freshwaters people need for drinking and producing food.

Moose need more than just woody plants to munch. They also need the shade of taller trees in the warmer months, as well as ...

A new study reveals that the Brazilian Amazon produces rainfall worth about $20 billion per year to regional agriculture.

Imagine sprinting barefoot across a searing hot parking lot in midsummer. The ground blazes. The light dazzles and blinds ...