The Latest Breaking News from Earth

Scientists have potentially discovered a new evolutionary branch, Protaxites, that challenges our view of Earth's ancient life forms.

A new study shows how earthquake monitors can better track space junk by tuning into their sonic booms

"Until now, it was unknown what type of star would remain after the merger."

Rocket Lab launched its first mission of 2026 this morning (Jan. 22), sending two satellites aloft for the European company Open Cosmos.

3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar visitor ever to visit the solar system having been formed around a distant star.

A NASA astronaut on the ISS captured the Space Launch System rocket for Artemis 2, a mission that aims to bring four astronauts around the moon as soon as Feb. 6.

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Landslides ploughed into a home and a campsite in northern New Zealand on Thursday, killing at least two people and leaving others missing under tonnes of mud. Rescuers used heavy machinery to dig through the mass of earth that moved after heavy overnight rain in New Zealand's North Island.

Our planet is unique for its ability to sustain abundant life. From studies of the rock record, scientists believe life had already emerged on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago and probably much earlier.

The lunar crescent will disappear below the horizon before midnight on Jan. 22.

Watch the final live stream of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS on 22 January 2026. Join the Virtual Telescope Project to see this rare visitor exit our Solar System forever.