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The mission was to be the first time an American company sent a spacecraft to the moon — and the first time the U.S. returned to the lunar surface in more than 50 years.

The continuing lack of transparency about UFOs in the US is causing concern not only about the existence of aliens but about the psychological fallout of uncovering a conspiracy

It may initially seem like a simple question, but determining which planet is closest to Earth is surprisingly tricky and can have multiple correct answers.

Fungi enthusiasts Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak discovered a new species while making their latest documentary.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket sent 23 Starlink satellites to orbit Sunday night (Jan. 15) on the company's 300th successful mission to date.

Baleen whales are the titans of the ocean, the largest animals to have ever lived.

Scientists have identified three definitive supercontinents in Earth's history and predict the landmasses we live on today will come together again in the future.

Rooftop solar panels will help Illinoisans save money and ease the transition of our state to a clean energy economy, state Rep. Daniel Didech writes.