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Scientists have detected dimethyl sulfide, a chemical linked to life on Earth, in the atmosphere of exoplanet K2-18b. Could this be a sign of alien life?

Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, private companies, and academic institutions are developing the first space-based

Physicists have proposed a new model of space-time that may provide the 'first observational evidence supporting string theory,' a new preprint suggests.

There's a lot more to the atmosphere than meets the eye.

Explore the latest find from NASA's Curiosity rover and what it reveals about organic matter beyond our planet.

Inaudible ultrasonic beams steered around obstacles can create pockets of sound in an otherwise quiet room, acoustics experts report

Observations about the directions in which galaxies turn have a head-spinning implication: our entire Universe might exist inside a black hole.

Atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on the Red Planet, particularly at high altitudes, according to a new study by University of Tokyo planetary researchers.

The full moon will take on a red in the wee hours of the morning on March 14.

Researchers have found a link between the sun's heat and Earth's seismic activity. Learn more about how this discovery could improve earthquake predictions.

Chinese rover finds underground evidence of beach sediments likely deposited 4 billion years ago

These are the best noise colors for sleep, how to try them and who they work best for.

Charge-trapping defects in crystalline solids play important roles in applications ranging from microelectronics, optical storage, sensing and quantum technologies. On one hand, depleting trapped charges in the host matrix reduces charge noise and enhances coherence of solid-state quantum emitters. On the other hand, stable charge traps can enable high-density optical storage systems. Here we report all-optical…

Scientists have found evidence that lightning strikes on Earth can send showers of electrons raining down from radiation belts surrounding the planet. The post Lightning strikes on Earth can trigger electron showers first appeared on EarthSky.

Quantum datacentre deployments are emerging worldwide, so what are they and where are the benefits?

From space weather to science missions, there's a lot to be excited about in heliophysics this year.

Jan. 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

The surf breaks that create epic waves store millions of tons of carbon. Protecting them from climate change protects a sport and the planet.

The idea, proposed in the '70s by the late John Wheeler, once seemed outlandish. But could he be right?

The science of the sun and its effects on the solar system is a sprawling discipline that expects a very exciting 2025