The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Onlookers in the Southeast were stunned when a fireball streaked across the sky on June 26

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station

French scientists are mapping plankton across the Indo-Pacific – using Navy ships to study the microscopic organisms that produce half of Earth’s oxygen, feed the ocean and help regulate the planet’s carbon. The eight-year mission is charting life in remote waters to understand how these drifting ecosystems evolve – and…

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In a Q&A interview, author and science writer David Baron discusses the turn-of-the-century Mars craze, which he covers in his new book, "The Martians."

One of Alien: Earth's producers has tried to address fan concerns over the sci-fi horror franchise's lore.

Picks for the best new TV show and movies on Hulu this week include a new sci-fi series, some great action movies and a major live streaming event.

Venus and Jupiter will meet in a conjunction in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Aug. 12. Here's everything you need to know to spot the two brightest planets at their best.

Tom Hanks has paid tribute to late astronaut James Lovell, who he played in Apollo 13.

Five multiple-choice questions – set by children – to test your knowledge, and a chance to submit your own junior brainteasers for future quizzes

The most cinematic evil creature ever comes to the small screen, courtesy of the brains behind the excellent revamp of Fargo. It’s a dread-packed, gory watch that’s hugely entertaining