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A modeling study suggests a slumbering subduction zone below the Gibraltar Strait is active and could break into the Atlantic Ocean in 20 million years' time, giving birth to an Atlantic "Ring of Fire."

This blockbuster new show is based on an insanely complicated Chinese novel

An explanation of the Wow! signal as used in the new Netflix sci-fi series, "3 Body Problem."

The Sky at Night presenter on science, school and Star Trek

NASA's newest generation of astronauts have moon missions and a growing space program in their future. The 2024 class tells Space.com they are excited for what's next.

I obtained a copy of the report approved by the Judicial Conference. First, why on earth could this memo not have been issued contemporaneously with the press release? This may be one of the most-botched governmental rollouts since HealthCare.gov. The Executive Committee should carefully re-assess their procedures here. Second, the…

SpaceX Starship aced most of its test flight, reaching record heights, but disintegrated during re-entry.

The FAA will oversee a SpaceX-led investigation into what happened on the third test flight of the company's Starship megarocket, which occurred March 14.

The growing number of satellites burning in Earth's atmosphere has concerned scientists for years. A new paper explores how the emerging shell of "conductive dust" may affect Earth's protective magnetic field.