Most of the time, the shape of Earth’s magnetic field is quite similar to that which would be produced by a bar magnet aligned with the planet’s rotation axis. This is what makes a magnetic compass ...

Mantle plumes beneath volcanic hotspots, like Hawaii, Iceland, and the Galapagos, seem to be anchored into a large structure within the core-mantle boundary (CMB). A new study, published in Science ...

Reanalysis of NASA Galileo data identifies ammonia-bearing compounds on Europa, linking surface fractures, cryovolcanism, and subsurface ocean chemistry relevant to future Europa Clipper ...

In hydrothermal vent fields, a small snail evolved an iron-reinforced shell. Here’s how it challenges assumptions about ...

First identified in the early 19th century, the Helix Nebula is one of the closest to Earth, located about 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. Astronomers have long studied it ...

How thick is the ice shell on Jupiter’s moon, Europa? This is what a recent study published in Nature Astronomy hopes to ...

Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, has long intrigued scientists for its potential to harbor life. Though slightly smaller than ...

The fire reconnaissance drone FireDrone has a structure made of polyimide aerogel. The plastic allows the drone to withstand ...

As the demand for safe, cost-effective energy storage solutions continues to grow, the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries in terms of ...

The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is not a planetary body, despite its name. Instead, it is the remnant of a star similar to our Sun, which has reached the end of its life cycle. As it aged, the star ...

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their instant reactions and takeaways from the AFC & NFC Championship games. Maye validated why ...

The Ring Nebula, also known as Messier 57, sits about 2,000 light-years from Earth. It is a planetary nebula—a misleading ...