Discover the connection between volcanic events and the rise of Earth's oxygen levels that enabled complex life to thrive.
Scientists have predicted future glacial periods by matching Earth's past ice ages to its orbit around the sun. But their new model doesn’t account for how human-made carbon emissions could change ...
Managing menstruation in space is a topic that has evolved alongside women's increasing participation in space missions.
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after 286 days in space. Former astronaut and ISS commander ...
This ancient period of deep freeze, known as the Neoproterozoic Era, or “Snowball Earth,” lasted from about 1 billion to 543 million years ago. During that time, landmasses consolidated into a ...
Researchers found Earth's orbital changes align with past volcanic eruptions. Climate shifts and massive eruptions occurred ...
snowball Earth periods in which the planet completely iced over, and the development of plate tectonics. "This is a significant shift in how we think about the history of life," said Macalady.
Two astronauts returned to earth after an eight-day trip to space turned into a 9-month residence aboard the international space station. What happens to humans after being in space for that long?