On October 10, 2020, a near-Earth asteroid was spotted for the first time. Now, two years later, the airplane-sized object is returning for a visit that will bring it within 400,000 miles of Earth.

This collection highlights our most downloaded* earth science papers published in 2020. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers showcase valuable research from an international community ...

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a ...

Discoveries about the cosmos and ancient life on Earth tantalized scientists and the public in 2020. But these big claims require more evidence before they can earn a spot in science textbooks. For ...

It could mean a "negative" leap second. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even time did not escape 2020 unscathed. The 28 fastest ...

HELSINKI — China has set its sights on near-Earth object 202 PN1 as the target for a combined asteroid deflection and observation test mission due to launch in 2026. The new details of the near-Earth ...

NASA has posted a video (above) featuring its top 20 Earth shots captured by astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). The breathtaking photos include glorious landscapes and sprawling ...

The Earth's 28 fastest days on record (since 1960) all occurred in 2020. The Earth's rotation can change slightly because of weather and ocean patterns. A negative leap second will be needed if the ...

NASA has announced it is developing a spacecraft that will refuel other satellites in orbit. It has awarded a $127-million contract to Space Systems Loral in California to build the spacecraft, called ...