The Apophis asteroid, once feared to hit Earth, is less than three years from making an unprecedented approach toward Earth. Here's what to know.

A new study suggests meteor impacts may have created hydrothermal systems on early Earth, offering a possible setting for the origin of life.

Every year, April 22 serves as a global reminder of the planet we all share and the responsibility that comes with it. World Earth Day is observed to highlight growing environmental concerns and to encourage collective action toward a healthier,

On the last Saturday of March, it’s time to turn off those lights, have a little fun in the dark, and make a BIG impact! Earth Hour isn’t just about flicking a switch—it’s about lighting up the world with action. From unplugging to rethinking your ...

Earth Day began in 1970 and for the past 55 years, April 22 has been the day dedicated to bringing awareness to environmental issues and how to better protect our planet.In addition to teaching little ones about the 3Rs (recycling,

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chalk up another victory for “Conan the Bacterium”—a rugged germ that fresh research suggests could conquer the solar system. Better known as Deinococcus radiodurans, this microbe ...

The catastrophic collision that forged the moon, and marked one of the most consequential events in Earth's early history, may have been triggered not by a distant interloper, but by a sibling world that grew up right next door, according to a new study.

The space rock is expected to make its closest approach at around 848,000 miles from the Earth, according to NASA.