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The Hubble Space Telescope spotted a gathering of spiral galaxies for a stunning image released Monday (Dec. 25). But this apparent togetherness may be an illusion.

What are the greatest secrets that remain about life on our planet – and how might they affect our future? We asked the experts to pick one burning question

What are the best terracotta paints? Interior designers round up six of their favorites, perfect for creating a warm and 'earthy' decor scheme

A cluster of precariously balanced rocks in California hold secret clues to future earthquakes near Los Angeles.

The story of the criminally short-loved Swindon prog quartet Tin Spirits' second album, 2014's Scorch

NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission took some important strides toward launch this year, but it's unclear if the ambitious effort will get off the ground as planned in late 2024.

The sun has been spitting out more frequent and intense solar storms this year as it approaches solar maximum. Here are some of the biggest.

Over the past 15 years, through our scientific study of tracks and traces, we have identified more than 350 fossil vertebrate tracksites from South Africa’s Cape south coast. Most are found in cemented sand dunes, called aeolianites, and all are from the Pleistocene Epoch, ranging in age from about 35,000…

From star clusters and nebula to planets and a well-timed ‘Christmas Moon,’ there’s plenty to look at in a telescope this festive season

Discover how US companies are creatively tackling the challenges of rare earth element production, with innovative recycling and sustainable solutions.

King Charles III has evoked environmentalism and the need for peace around the world in the second Christmas Day message of his reign -- and his first since being formally crowned monarch in May.