The greatest damage to the ozone layer is caused by chlorine and nitrogen compounds, which directly destroy it as a result of ...

The team detected strong absorption signals from a range of molecules in the atmosphere of V1298 Tau b. These included water ...

Astronomers have characterized the atmosphere of a young (20 Myr old) transiting exoplanet and found it to be unusually clear and puffy. By analyzing the planet's atmospheric features, they were able ...

The seismic signature of a fireball meteoroid event can be used to tell whether the fireball fragmented or remained intact as ...

The Perseid, delta Aquariid, and alpha Capricornid meteor showers will put on a crisscrossing display towards the end of July ...

Frank Shatz talks to Joel S. Levine, a retired NASA scientist who once helped save the Declaration of Independence and other historical documents.

"Our experiments provide clues to better understand JWST Europa observations and serve as a prelude to upcoming close-range investigations by Europa Clipper and ESA's JUICE spacecraft." ...

By adding an electrical current to trigger chemical reactions, Johns Hopkins researchers have devised a way to reduce ...

Whether birds in flight, mushrooms in the grass or architecture in mysterious light – this week's images show how differently ...

The ice cores could offer clues about a period known as the Mid-Pleistocene Transition that has long puzzled scientists ...

The average person can easily spot lichens in the woods, yet few scientists have studied the species. Now the Smokies are a ...

A massive Mars meteorite sold for a record-breaking $5.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction, making it the highest selling ...