A new study led by UNLV scientists sheds light on how planets, including Earth, formed in our galaxy—and why the life and death of nearby stars are an important piece of the puzzle. Subscribe to our ...

When Earth’s ancient supercontinent Nuna broke apart, it reshaped oceans, cooled the climate, and set the stage for complex ...

April 19, 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. This week's science news featured a possible sign ...

Carbon sustains life—but excess emissions are driving climate change. WWF is working to restore balance and protect our ...

Do aliens sleep? You may take sleep for granted, but research suggests many planets that could evolve life don’t have a day and night cycle. It’s hard to imagine, but there are organisms living in ...

The thawing and freezing of ice within asteroids causes fractures to form inside these space rocks, allowing water to spread through them. This helps them carry key molecules that could have provided ...

Just 4.3 light years from Earth lies a star called Alpha Centauri A, which is famous for being the nearest star that resembles our own Sun. In the popular Avatar movies, this star's system is home to ...

A new study sheds light on how planets, including Earth, formed in our galaxy and why the life and death of nearby stars are an important piece of the puzzle. “Materials that go into making planets ...