YR4, which orbits the sun every four years and periodically crosses Earth's orbit. The nature of its orbit makes it a ...

Scientists studied how plants grow under high CO2 and light, revealing increased photosynthesis and carbon loss.

Space agencies have systems in place to spot, track, and forecast the future orbits of potentially hazardous asteroids.

The 2024 YR4 asteroid, which is nearly the size of a football field, now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in ...

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Scientists across the world are focusing on an asteroid that has a slim chance of hitting Earth. Here's what to know about the asteroid, as well as the role one Arizona ...

The continued release of greenhouse gases into Earth's atmosphere could increase the longevity of space junk in low Earth orbit, a new paper reveals.

Rare earth metals are crucial in today’s technology, powering devices from smartphones to wind turbines. Despite their name, they are relatively common but hard to mine and process. China dominates ...