Humanity may not be extraordinary but rather the natural evolutionary outcome for our planet and likely others, according to a new model for how intelligent life developed on Earth.

Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...

The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet's history and require many ...

How did Earth transform from a hostile, acidic ocean world to one that nurtured life? Scientists at Yale and in Singapore ...

A new study highlights how life possibly evolved prior to and during the rise of Earth’s oxygenated atmosphere.

Incredibly powerful marsquakes that violently shake the red planet don't always begin under the surface, research shows.

When you take a look deep into the night sky, Venus might look like it's noticeably yellow. Here's the science behind why it appears that way.

The Venus Exploration Analysis Group (VExAG) is working with NASA and international scientists to refine strategies for ...

Scientists are proposing ways to explore Venus in the next decade and beyond by way of a host of advanced technologies, from ...

Research suggests that Mars‘ weak atmosphere will likely lead to early architecture featuring small inflatable pods with thick domes for UV protection. However, NASA now considers Venus, the second ...

On February 1, we should see the crescent moon in close proximity to Venus for the second-last time this year. The last time will be March 1. On February 5, the moon will be awfully close to Uranu ...

The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor geomagnetic activity on Jan. 31.