The oldest surviving world map, known as the Imago Mundi, offers a fascinating glimpse into ancient Babylonian life. Dating ...

MIT researchers analyzed precious samples from the asteroid Ryugu, delivered to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa2 mission. They looked for clues of an ancient magnetic field.

Tiny grains from asteroid Ryugu are revealing clues to the magnetic forces that shaped the far reaches of the solar system over 4.6 billion years ago. The findings suggest the distal solar system ...

Written by the former chief historian of NASA, the book examines the evolution of our cosmic understanding—from early civilizations to the present day ...

Lasers revealed that the city spanned roughly the same area as Beijing and may have been among the most densely populated in the region.

The conclusions come from patterns tracked by scientists that point to several meteorite impacts through geological records.

A new study suggests that extreme temperatures could lead to a mass extinction event, ending the reign of humans and mammals ...