Astronomers produce the most complete map of the center of the Milky Way, which can provide insight into how stars and planets are formed.

A total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, will make the satellite glow red across Asia, Australia, the Pacific and the Americas.

A recently uncovered 14th century shipwreck with a huge cargo of Yuan Dynasty porcelain offers a window into the storied Chinese craft during the era of the Mongol Empire.

Scientists are trying to understand how complex life emerged on Earth about 2 billion years ago. Our microbial ancestors could be the key.

Six planets are set to align on Saturday, creating a planetary parade that will be visible to sky-gazers across the globe.

NASA on Friday announced an abrupt change to its pathway to getting astronauts back on the lunar surface, opting to add in an additional crewed test flight before attempting to land.

Geneticists have a better understanding of how prehistoric pairings unfolded, with new research suggesting they were mostly between male Neanderthals and female humans.

NASA’s Mike Fincke has publicly identified himself as the astronaut who had a concerning “medical event” that led to an early exit from the International Space Station.

Every single curling stone in the Winter Olympics is crafted from a special granite found only on Ailsa Craig, a small uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland.