"A strong magnetic field is very important for life on a planet." ...

This shifts our entire perspective on what makes a planet “Earth-like.” Nature is far more creative than our own solar system suggests. The universe might be teeming with “magma-shielded” worlds that ...

Subtle shifts in Earth's orbit shaped ancient lake climates — and where oil-rich shale formed as a result. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

As the year gets underway, something important happens quietly in space while life on Earth carries on as usual. Our planet reaches the point in its yearly path where it moves closest to the sun.

Every year, our planet makes one full trip around the Sun. And while that means we’re already moving at breakneck speeds, we’re about to ramp that speed up. Like, way up! Let’s turn Earth into a ...