Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the universe. Some people—myself ...

From the frozen edges of our solar system to the blazing light of Alpha Centauri, this episode explores humanity’s first real ...

JWST has detected rare silane gas in an ancient, oxygen-poor brown dwarf, revealing a key clue to why Jupiter and Saturn hide ...

Using conventional rocket technology, it is estimated that it would take nearly 165,000 years for a spacecraft to reach Alpha Centauri, the closest planetary system to Earth's Solar System. New ...

The James Webb Telescope is reshaping our understanding of distant worlds, revealing exoplanet atmospheres, potential ...

Of all the constellations adorning the sky, Crux – or the 'Southern Cross' – is arguably the most recognisable.

Astronomers at the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory, led by Kevin Wagner, have identified evidence for a potential ...

Team PURA - Anna Podmanická and Tomáš Čermák. Team PURA was awarded The Earth Prize 2025 for the European and went on to win the global grand prize. Earlier this month, the World Health Organization ...

Our brain’s evolution makes it nearly impossible to commit to a multi-generational mission like interstellar travel, says one ...

USA Rare Earth offers a bullish opportunity as it ramps up U.S. magnet production and expands via the LCM acquisition in the U.K. USAR aims for full vertical integration in rare earths, addressing U.S ...

MP Materials has benefitted as the only rare earth mining and processing site of scale in the North American region, thanks to the ongoing trade war and China's tightened export controls. This is ...

Anna North is a senior correspondent for Vox, where she covers American family life, work, and education. Previously, she was an editor and writer at the New York Times. She is also the author of four ...