New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons ...

The closest of the asteroids to us—estimated to be about the size of a car—is whizzing through space at 27,358 miles per hour ...

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission delivered samples from asteroid Bennu, revealing crucial molecules linked to life, including amino acids and nucleobases found in DNA and RNA. The presence of ammonia and ...

In October 2020, a van-sized robotic spacecraft briefly touched down on the surface of Bennu, a 525-meter-wide asteroid 320 million kilometers from Earth.

In samples NASA brought back from the asteroid Bennu, scientists have discovered of organic compounds, including key building ...

There are 20 amino acids that create the proteins required for life on our planet — and scientists have now found exactly 14 ...

If you—or your kids!—think you've outgrown indoor play spaces, we found an out-of-the-ordinary new indoor play destination to ...

Bacteria detect cell wall fragments as danger signals and form protective biofilms, a survival strategy seen across species and relevant for fighting infections. University of Basel researchers have ...

According to a latest update by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on January 17, 2025, two asteroids will make a close pass by Earth. Tracking these objects allows scientists to detect any ...

Born into a legendary comedic family, Damon Jr.’s kids range in age from the toddler years to their early 20s, and are on their way to continuing their dad's show business legacy. The Raid the ...

Richardson, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, said in a statement. “Few actions would do more to fight chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease that greatly undermine ...