Later in December, the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet will get as close to Earth as it ever will. Here's what to know.

University of Alberta geochemists have discovered a missing piece to one of the great mysteries of science—the origin of life ...

Yttrium plays a critical role in everything from aircraft engines to semiconductors. China controls the vast majority of the ...

According to a new study, Earth’s atmosphere might have been more important for the origin of life story than we gave it ...

Dec 2 (Reuters) - China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to ...

"During the early solar system's game of cosmic billiards, Earth was struck by a neighbor,” said Dauphas. “It was a lucky shot. Without the moon's steadying influence on our planet's tilt, the climate ...

Earth may have a moon today because a nearby neighbor once crashed into us, a new analysis of Apollo samples and terrestrial ...

As temperatures rise, the air develops an “extra thirst” for water from soil, rivers, lakes, and plants. This AED is the key ...

Materials that are essential for the transition to a sustainable society are currently being extracted using methods that are ...

The central to eastern US is set to be blasted with some of the most extreme cold anywhere on Earth just before Christmas, ...

Some forecasters say a complex dance involving the polar vortex could send some of Earth's most extreme cold toward the ...

Dec 2 (Reuters) - At least three Chinese rare earth magnet makers have secured licenses enabling them to accelerate exports ...