Webb’s breathtaking view of the Helix Nebula shows a dying star’s final breath becoming the seeds of future worlds.

Evidence from fossil shells suggests that falling seawater calcium helped lock away carbon dioxide and helped cool Earth after the dinosaurs.

In some cultures, the death of a husband has meant exile, vulnerability, and abuse. But bereaved women are beginning to fight ...

The Sun is releasing massive spurts of energy that are headed directly toward Earth. And if they hit us, it could change everything. Power grids could be wiped out. Our communications could cease to ...

Northern California Congressman Doug LaMalfa, a fourth-generation rice farmer and longtime advocate for rural communities, has died at the age of 65. LaMalfa’s death was confirmed Tuesday, prompting ...

Humans have a predilection for doomsday predictions. Witness the much-hyped technological terror of the Y2K, or year 2000, bug, which failed to crash critical systems ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The sun captured during perihelion in the sky over Yinchuan, China in January 2024. | Credit: ...

People sometimes ask what would happen if the Sun suddenly exploded, often after seeing a dramatic film or picture online. It is an understandable question, especially for children, because the Sun ...

Earth reaches its closest point to the sun in its 2026 orbit on Jan. 3. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The sun will appear ...

At the start of the year, Earth will quietly reach a milestone in its orbit around the sun. Known as perihelion, this is the moment when our planet is closer to the sun than at any other point in the ...

Bright full moons, dazzling meteor shower displays and remarkable total eclipses will give stargazers plenty of reasons to look to the sky in 2026. The new year kicks off with the full wolf moon on ...