This 2023 satellite photo shows the heart-shaped Spirit Lake, which was transformed by the cataclysmic eruption of Mount St.

University of Chicago paleontologist and author Neil Shubin has been on multiple expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. Those trips have produced groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of ...

Saturn’s massive hexagonal storm at its north pole has baffled scientists for decades. But what’s even more surprising? Earth has storm patterns that resemble this extraterrestrial weather phenomenon!

Researchers studying decades of earthquake data say they have found the first evidence that, in addition to spinning backward ...

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The northern lights are best seen between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time, according to NOAA, which recommends traveling to a ...

Auroras are one of Earth’s most mesmerizing natural phenomena, but did you know they also exist on other planets? From the North and South Pole to Jupiter and beyond, discover the fascinating science ...

We celebrate 11 of the most beautiful mountains in the world: from the Alaskan wilds and remote Greenland to the giants of ...

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This week, explore decoded words from charred ancient scrolls, meet heroic frog daddies, see Grand Canyon-size lunar features ...

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Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...