NASA is monitoring three aircraft-sized asteroids that will zoom past the Earth later today at around 19,000 to 22,200 miles per hour.

The deep-sea, covering more than 60% of the Earth's surface, is a realm of mystery. It hosts a diverse range of geological features, which are all subject ...

SHOWING off her sensational figure, Kim Kardashian has been branded the ‘hottest human being on the planet’. Slipping into some of her SKIMS branded swimwear from her shapewear ...

Global warming is bringing the world closer to crossing tipping points, setting a path to events that could permanently alter ...

Any telescope on the planet can contribute to planetary defense: If an astronomer anywhere on Earth spies an object that looks like an asteroid (or comet), they can report its findings to the ...

For decades, noble gases like helium have been considered chemically inert, refusing to form stable bonds under normal ...

NASA says Earth is in the clear from asteroid 2024 YR4, which previously had a small chance of hitting our planet in 2032. Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a ...

When is the 7 planet alignment? Mercury to join in late-February. Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are frequently seen in the night sky. But because Venus and Mercury orbit closer to the sun than Earth ...

Also known as the ‘planetary parade’ or ‘planetary alignment’, this rare celestial show is when the planets appear to line-up in the sky—and it’s visible to us on earth. Below, everything you need to ...

Every month on Earth Matters, we offer a puzzling satellite image. The February 2025 puzzler is shown above. Your challenge is to use the comments section to tell us where it is, what we are looking ...

there is a 0.004% chance of the asteroid striking Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. NASA on Feb. 24 said, "There is no significant potential for this asteroid to impact our planet for the next century." ...

The planet is a few weeks past a close encounter with Earth, making it appear bigger than usual. According to Mr. Willmitch, this proximity has also cast the Red Planet in somewhat of a golden hue.