As was forewarned in the entirely scientifically accurate 1996 documentary "Independence Day," this July 2 astronomers have detected an unknown object headed for Earth(ish) from beyond our solar ...

Forward-looking: Scientists in Finland have identified a new bio-based material that could help extend the lifespan of solar cells while reducing reliance on petroleum-based plastics. A team led by ...

The workings of our solar system are roughly the same now as they have been for millions of years. Moons circle their planets, the planets circle the sun, the sun’s magnetic fields and sunspots wax ...