The Latest Breaking News from Earth

A new species of tardigrades with thousands of genes that become more active when exposed to radiation could help in devising better protection for astronauts on long missions.

While the REMX ETF’s name implies significant exposure to rare earth metals and minerals, the product’s holdings are primarily invested in lithium-producing mining companies. REMX has been under pressure, but commodity cyclicality suggests that it is in the buying zone below $50 per share.

Global gravel series expands prize purse to €37,500 and includes 25 events in 15 countries

NASA astronaut Suni Williams is in good health aboard the ISS, despite some speculation in the media to the contrary, agency officials stress.

A Trump family photo that was visibly missing Melania led X users to wonder where she was and whether she has been replaced by the richest man on earth.

Pollution is affecting the climate, biodiversity, ecosystems, ocean acidification and human health, according to analysis

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Scientists have discovered a new way of creating superheavy elements by firing supercharged ion beams at dense atoms. The team believes this method could potentially help synthesize the hypothetical "element 120," which would be heavier than any known element.

Scientists are tracking the evolution of comet Hale-Bopp, one of the brightest comets ever seen.