Many experts have concluded the planet is in the midst of a mass extinction event — during which large numbers of plant and ...

The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is barreling toward its closest point to the sun as perihelion looms on Oct. 29. How different will it look when it reappears on the other side?

An investigation of a cosmic explosion that marked the violent death of a massive star has called into question our ...

CARBONDALE — This year’s observance of Earth Science Week at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will focus on meeting energy needs in a sustainable way on campus, in the region and beyond, along ...

If a global catastrophe suddenly led to a nuclear winter, millions of people could starve. But now, scientists have figured out what crops we would need to grow to sustain a city if such a calamitous ...

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Science Center is a place where families bring their kids to have fun while learning new things at the same time. It's known as a place for the kids to enjoy themselves, but ...