A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

On April 6, 2026, shortly before Earth slid behind the Moon from the perspective of Orion, and the spacecraft lost radio ...

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Fresh takes on Apollo’s famous “Earthrise” and “Blue Marble” images showed off our planet’s beauty just weeks before Earth ...

Today is Earth Day, a time to think about how to protect the planet that all of us share. Each year on April 22, Earth Day ...

Scientists uncovered a deep reservoir of freshwater coming in from beneath the saline playa. No divine sign, just science.

This unreleased Artemis photo taken through the Orion spacecraft's window reveals the stark beauty of Earth's terminator line ...

The tool is called “Your Name in Landsat", which allows users to type their name and instantly generate it using satellite imagery, where each letter is formed from natural landscapes across the ...

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Two airplane-size asteroids, 2026 HJ3 and 2026 HR, are set to make a safe close approach to Earth on 27 April 2026, passing ...

Science Central Earth Day will take place Sunday, April 26.

The study of Earth science isn’t just for students who are interested in how our planet works. It’s also for those who are passionate about addressing urgent global challenges such as climate change, ...