Over the course of the planet's 4.5 billion-year history, several supercontinents have formed and broken up, a result of churning and circulation in the Earth's mantle, which makes up 84% of the ...

A screenshot shows Earth Copilot in action, guiding a computer user to data about Hurricane Harvey. (Image via Microsoft) Microsoft and NASA have joined forces to develop Earth Copilot ...

30, 2024 — More accurate orbit predictions for satellites and space debris as well as a better understanding of the water masses present on Earth: Researchers at achieved both using satellite laser ...

With these recent heat waves, hurricanes, and the general population, it's clear Earth's days are numbered. Let's explore ...

One year on the distant ice planet is 248 Earth years, and one day is 153 Earth hours. Now known as a dwarf planet, the complex and mysterious world is abundant with mountains, valleys ...

Last month, an asteroid impacted Earth's atmosphere just hours after being detected — somehow, it managed to circumvent impact monitoring systems during its approach to our planet. However ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

What is Planet Position in Astrology? Planet position is a diagrammatic representation of the condition and positions of the celestial bodies at any given time for any given location on Earth. Planet ...

November 13, 2024 • This is the story behind one of the most valuable — and perhaps, most improbable — technologies humanity has ever created. It's a breakthrough called extreme ultraviolet ...

From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else.

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a ...