With an underlying universal theme of convection, a new textbook introduces upper-level geology, geophysics, physics, and engineering students to the geophysics behind the Earth System.

We often focus on space observatories that peer beyond Earth. But the vast majority of satellites stare right back at us.

SpaceX launched the private Fram2 mission Monday (March 31), sending a crew of four spaceflight rookies into an orbit never ...

Scientists are using an array of instruments to detect other planets, some of which may harbor life—and others that most ...

Once thought a block of worthless ice, this continent is in fact incredibly valuable and plays a key role in stabilizing Earth’s climate.

What can a sample return mission from Jupiter's volcanic moon, Io, teach scientists about planetary and satellite (moon) formation and evolution? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th ...

The two exoplanets, or planets outside of our solar system, orbit a star called TOI-1453, which is slightly cooler and ...

Scientific progress depends upon costly programs of research and systems of education that compensate for humans’ problematic ...

Astronomers finally spotted evidence of auroras on Neptune after years of searching, raising new questions about the planet.

An asteroid discovered over 200 years ago which is roughly the size of Germany would have catastrophic consequences for life ...

The most elusive planetary aurora in the Solar System has finally been revealed in all its gently glowing glory.

In his lecture, Levine noted, the United States is planning a human mission to Mars that may begin as early as 2035. The ...