The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Until relatively recently, humans were limited by the horizon. Climate scientists of the early 20th century could gather data from the world around them and perhaps what they were able to see from a hot air balloon or plane. But the really big picture – the global snapshot – remained…

Scientists suggest adding jumping exercises to astronauts' training regimens, to minimize the health effects of long space missions, such as moon and Mars trips.

NASA has updated the odds of a devastating asteroid striking Earth, saying it is now greater than the odds of winning a game of roulette.

Since Donald Trump regained the presidency, he has coveted Greenland. Trump has insisted that the U.S. will control the island, currently an autonomous territory of Denmark, and if his overtures are rejected, perhaps seize Greenland by force.

Earth Preta has developed an attack vector to sidestep antivirus software and deploy malware.

There’s a chance Donald Trump’s second term as US president could have a long-term negative impact on the demand for and supply of what are known as critical minerals. These include copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and the “rare earth elements”, such as lanthanum and yttrium.

In February 2025, all seven of our planetary neighbors will be visible from Earth. So what does such a planetary alignment mean for science? Well, not much — unless you're an interplanetary spacecraft.

We breakdown the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man finale, answering all of your burning questions

Scientists predict a possible city-destroying asteroid impact in 2032. 2024 YR4 poses a 3.1% threat. The odds are rising. Can we stop it?