Although asteroids make for splashy headlines, the likelihood of them creating a humanity-ending event is very unlikely.

NASA’s Lucy will venture as close as 596 miles to this asteroid, an estimated 2½ miles in length but much shorter in width. Scientists should have a better idea of its size and shape following the ...

As NASA prepares to return to the moon, studying astronaut health and safety is a top priority. Scientists monitor and ...

Copyright 2025 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our ...

Indeed, the earliest mammal we are currently aware of is the Brasilodon quadrangularis – a diminutive critter described as ...

Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be ...

From outer space threats to dangerous dino drama — from super-powered action to robotic horror — and from mega-budget blockbusters to direct-to-video cheapies, 2025's sci-fi movie lineup is shaping up ...