EARTH

Project Blue plans to launch its lightweight telescope into space by the end of the decade to take the first picture of an Earth-like planet.

An aerial survey of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — a wind-driven, swirling gyre of flotsam — has revealed that the region may be holding more trash than previously estimated.

Arctic sea ice may disappear much sooner than previously predicted and that melting could lead to dire consequences for the planet.

Researchers found a giant dinosaur footprint in the Mongolian Desert.

Cindy Lerner, the mayor of Pinecrest, Florida, says her town is drowning.

A new study suggests that Mars may have been host to microbial life for a much longer time than scientists had hitherto believed possible.

Imagine Earth colliding with a planet similar to Mercury. That's how scientists think carbon may have found its way to Earth.

A new study argues that all carbon in Earth’s mantle may have been brought here by a collision with a Mercury-like protoplanet 4.4 billion years ago.

The fossils, which date back 3.7 billion years and predate the world’s previous oldest stromatolite fossils, could point to rapid emergence of life on a young Earth.

Planet nine could really ruin what we thought were the plans for some of our outer planets.

The average temperature for every month in 2016, except March, was higher than in any year since reliable record-keeping began, according to NASA.

A study, based on computer simulations of dynamos created by turbulent liquids, argues that between 500 million and 1 billion years ago, Earth may have had a multipolar magnetic field.

Scientists may be able to use Mars as a parallel to learn more about Earth and the possibility of sending people to the red planet.

There are plenty of reasons to appreciate trees and ways to celebrate Arbor Day this Friday.

To celebrate Earth Day, take a look at these stunning photos of our planet from space by NASA and learn how you can do your part to protect it.

Earth Day is a time to reflect on the beauty of Mother Nature and learn ways (and teach others) to keep her healthy.

Did you know Earth Day started in 1970 because of a United States senator?

In honor of Earth Day, here are some fun and educational ways you can spend the day honoring Mother Nature.

A new star has a rare composition made almost entirely of oxygen.

Here are 15 easy ways you can help save Earth’s plants and animals on World Wildlife Day or any day.

It's still unknown what WT1190F is, but it's likely a piece of man-made space junk.