Researchers have discovered an unusual plume of magma beneath Oman that may have changed the course of the Indian tectonic plate between 25 million and 40 million years ago.

China has just achieved a groundbreaking feat in space exploration that has captured the attention of scientists around the world. In an unprecedented move, the country ... Continue Reading →

Astronomers have captured the first-ever image of GJ504b, a distant exoplanet often called the "second Jupiter."

New research reveals that massive amounts of volcanic gold may be rising from Earth's core.

NASA finds Venus is still geologically active, reshaping its surface today.

Researchers at Princeton University have succeeded in generating an electric current, albeit a tiny one, by exploiting our planet's rotation and magnetic field. This experimental feat validates a controversial idea that is almost 200 years old, opening up fas…

Scientists are trying to solve a decade-long mystery by determining the identity of anomalous signals detected from below ice in Antarctica.

Moms totally know this feeling.

Earth's history is marked by devastating mass extinctions, each one reshaping life as we know it. Now, experts warn that humanity may be triggering the next catastrophic event. The rate of species loss is accelerating, and the consequences could be dire.

Three newly-discovered species of deep sea 'spiders' farm methane-eating bacteria on their own bodies in a symbiosis quite unlike anything seen before.

GPS receivers were off by up to 230 feet during the worst solar storm in 20 years.

Scientists have developed a new technique for non-invasive brain imaging – and it involves shining light all the way through the head, from one side to the other.

A chilling discovery in the deep waters off the South Sandwich Islands reveals a strange, blood-sucking phenomenon. Parasites attach themselves to a rattail fish, feeding off its body in an eerie underwater dance.

That's a lot of standard candles.

"Unexpectedly abundant and diverse."

From living matter to molecules to elementary particles, the world is made of “chiral” objects that differ from their reflected forms.

So far, the Marine Organismal Body Size Database includes the maximum size of some 85,200 marine species.

Last month, RPI researchers were the first to ever collect data during an underwater eruption on the Mid Ocean Ridge System.

The Dark Energy Camera captured glowing nebulae in the Chamaeleon I star-forming region, illuminating the dense clouds with newborn starlight.

You'll need luck on your side to spot these shooting stars.

A new lizard, straight out of Tolkien's universe, has been discovered in a museum in Utah. And it is absolutely terrifying.

Dr. Gunther Kletetschka's radical new theory suggests time is multidimensional, offering a coherent mathematical framework.

A nova has been visible to the naked eye for several days now, and here's how to enjoy this unique spectacle.

Combine dahlias with these expert recommendations for a stunning summer garden