A new geological study is reshaping what scientists know about Maine's bedrock, and could play a key role in the state's ...

The view of Earth from space is famously familiar—bright blue ocean, swirling gyres of white clouds, touches of terrestrial ...

Blue Origin's NS-34 crew were treated to an amazing view of Earth during their New Shepard launch. See highlights from their ...

When the balance in reflectivity shifts, “the whole circulation of the climate will shift in order to transport energy from ...

Scouring the corners of Google Earth and Maps has become an interesting way for people to explore the planet, and sometimes ...

Comet C/2025 A6 — also known as Lemmon — will make its closest approach to Earth on Tuesday night, Oct. 21, and will continue ...

The dazzling Orionid meteor shower peaked on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning between midnight and dawn.

As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently published one of the most detailed maps yet of the seafloor.

West Antarctica’s “marine grounded” ice reflects this restless foundation. Unlike its eastern counterpart, it rests in a deep ...

The shower is produced by Halley’s comet’s debris, and could offer strong viewing opportunities because the moon is new this ...

Whether you're an avid rock collector or simply interested in the world around you — this new tool is designed to make ...

The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...