"Just because it hasn’t been done yet doesn’t mean it can’t be done." NASA scientists set out to solve everyday problem on ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Earth is getting darker; the planet itself, when viewed from space, appears darker than it did in the past. The upper half actually appears to be getting darker than the bottom ...

Learn how some of Earth’s magnetic field flips last longer than others, weakening our defenses against cosmic radiation.

The idea of waging war in orbit is no longer a figment of science fiction. As satellite technologies and launch capabilities ...

From the mysteries of our own planet to the vast reaches of the cosmos, music has long captured humanity’s fascination with the skies above. “From Earth to Outer Space” invites listeners on a journey ...

Moss spores survived in outer space for a majority of 2022, and could even reproduce as usual when they were eventually returned to Earth, according to a new study from researchers who say their ...

After years of work building an exquisitely sensitive instrument, University of Chicago scientists stood and watched as it flew up and out of sight into the fiercely blue Antarctic sky. Launched on ...

Plants can be quite tough—they’ll survive forgetful caretakers, aggressive pets, and other potentially life-threatening events. Apparently, these threats don’t compare to what some plants are capable ...