There may be a new tool to detect life on alien planets. Scientists have received fresh clues as to how nitrogen could be used to detect life on other planets.
Radioactive contaminants may be blown into our atmosphere in the form of coal ash.
Two missions have taken a large step forward when it comes to understanding a bit more about the sun.
Scientists may have discovered a way to change carbon dioxide (CO2) into a valuable commodity.
NASA's LADEE spacecraft has discovered something a bit unusual. It's found neon gas in the moon's atmosphere, something that has been confirmed for the very first time.
Pluto may actually be geologically active. Data from NASA New Horizons mission hints that the dwarf planet may be far more "alive" than previously thought.
It turns out that Pluto's atmosphere may be a bit unusual. NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has revealed that the dwarf planet's atmosphere has an unexpectedly low surface pressure compared to that derived from previous observations.
Scientists have discovered that Pluto has both flowing ice and a surprising extended haze.
Scientists have learned a bit more about Venus by examining a very rare transit.
It turns out that June is getting an extra second. Scientists have announced that Tuesday, June 30, 2015 will receive a "leap" second.
Astronomers have discovered a nearby, Neptune-sized planet "bleeding" away its atmosphere.
Mars may be sporting a "hairstyle" that's sure to make other planets jealous. NASA's MAVEN spacecraft has discovered that the Red Planet sports a "Mohawk" of escaping atmospheric particles at its poles.
