The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away. Scientists reported Friday that this black hole is 10 times more massive than our sun. And it’s three times closer than the previous record-holder. It was identified by observing the motion of its companion star, which…

Astronomers have discovered the closest known black hole to Earth, just 1,600 light-years away

Sebastian Kalinowski died of an infection caused by ‘untreated complications of multiple rib fractures’, the court heard

We environmentalists must avoid sending the message that the situation is hopeless. Let’s focus on solutions, says author Isabel Losada

The Spanish Air Force was scrambled over fears that debris from the spacecraft would rain down on the country

Despite this urgency, climate has not been a focal point for Democrats or Republicans ahead of midterm elections

China launched the roughly 23-ton rocket on Monday. It is expected to re-enter the Earth’s atmosphere over the coming days

Get ready to witness the last total lunar eclipse of this year. North American Skygazers can see the moon to turning reddish tint on 8 November. Read on for details:

In recent months climate activists have been in a food fight with art museums across Europe. Their protests include throwing tomato soup at a van Gogh painting in London’s National Gallery and smearing cake on the protective glass over the “Mona Lisa.” Last week they threw mashed potatoes on the…