A new map of the Milky Way has been released, and it is the most detailed survey of our galaxy yet.
FamilyTreeDNA, a large at-home testing kit provider, has granted the FBI access to nearly two million of its customer profiles.
Elon Musk shared new photos of his rocket engines that can potentially help SpaceX reach the Moon as fast as possible.
Children of anti-vaxxers are looking out for their own health and seeking help online.
There are some good mood foods that are known to be effective in curbing depression and boosting mental health in general.
The metal iridium is rare in Earth’s crust. A compound of it was found to attach to a blood protein, enter the nucleus of cancer cells inside the body, and destroying them when activated with light.
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an amazing view of the NGC 1466, a globular cluster about 13.1 billion years old.
The Juno spacecraft captured a spiraling storm in Jupiter during a December flyby.
If you think your orange juice is healthier than having a cup of coffee in the morning, experts say that might not be the case.
In addition to being more healthy (versus meat-based diets), one main selling point of veganism is that it can supposedly help you lose weight.
Europe's Arianespace is slashing the launch costs of its Ariane rocket and building a new launch vehicle to better compete against SpaceX.
The European Union (EU) is reportedly considering to build its own space army to compete with the United States and China.
Elon Musk wants to build a new particle accelerator for the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
China's Chang’e-4 mission speaks of the country's lunar ambitions.
The Pentagon is looking for ways to beef up its military arsenal with space weapons.
A large planet in the outer reaches of the solar system has been hypothesized for years, and the behavior of some small trans-Neptunian objects is often held up as evidence for the existence of “Planet Nine.”
Sky watchers have been advised to watch the lunar eclipse online, to eliminate risks imposed by the low temperatures across most of the United States.
NASA telescopes were able to capture images of the brilliant comet 46P/Wirtanen.
Tennessee scientists have unearthed fossils belonging to prehistoric creatures that resemble our modern pigs.
Exposure to cannabis has been found to alter the genetic profile of sperm and may affect the development of a fetus.
The launch of Delta IV Rocket has been postponed for the fourth time.
Time travel may be possible, but only under very specific conditions.
A new dinosaur species has been discovered by a team of paleontologists in southern Arizona.
Scientists have discovered that GJ 3470b, a planet the size of Neptune, is “vanishing” at a faster speed than others of the same size.
A new study has shown that clay has the ability to trap fat, making it a possible cure for obesity.
Listening to music can help improve overall sleep efficiency and give many other benefits.
The Golden State Warriors guard had expressed skepticism about the 1969 moon landing.
After 100 years, two scientists have finally confirmed the existence of a mythical creature lurking in the swamps of Florida and Alabama.
A group of international scientists concluded that a much greater number of new planets are forming than what was previously thought.
A team of international scientists has, for the first time in 18 years, tracked how helium escapes from exoplanets’ atmosphere.