For NASA's next generation of deep-space exploration missions, spacecraft may need to refuel in Earth orbit before pushing farther into the solar system. Simil…

Small-scale solar helped renewables hit nearly triple coal's generation in the US.

The Trump administration's moves threaten $121 billion in new solar and wind power, two energy sources that are the biggest contributors to new capacity in the…

It feels like every few months we get to report on another academic paper singing the praises of the Solar Gravitational Lens (SGL). Partly, this is due to Dr.

One year ago, on July 1, 2025, astronomers discovered a fascinating new object moving through the solar system. Detected by the Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Las…

Solar storms can temporarily reduce rain and snow in parts of North America by disrupting weather patterns. This matters because it may require weather forecas…

New 3D models suggest Earth may survive the sun’s red-giant phase by drifting into a still-warm habitable zone. This challenges past assumptions and extends th…

Ancient space rocks are classified as asteroids (rocky), comets (icy), meteors (burning up in atmosphere), or meteorites (landed on Earth). These objects revea…

China is rapidly expanding Cuba's solar capacity—now at 5% of daytime demand—after US sanctions slashed oil imports, with China supplying most equipment under …

Universities and local governments are collaborating on practical climate solutions, like solar projects and food-waste hubs, because together they control sig…

Archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old stone circle in Belfast, dating to 2200-2000 BCE, adding a rare intact prehistoric site to Ireland. Its small size a…