The Latest Breaking News from Earth

NASA's Chandra X-ray Space Telescope has spotted a "clutter" of rapidly spinning neutron stars called spider pulsars that are devouring surrounding stars.

In 1963, six years after the first satellite was launched, editors from the Encyclopaedia Britannica posed a question to five eminent thinkers of the day: “Has man’s conquest of space increased or diminished his stature?” The respondents were philosopher Hannah Arendt, writer Aldous Huxley, theologian Paul Tillich, nuclear scientist Harrison…

Here we explore whether there are any upcoming asteroid encounters and how NASA and other space agencies actively monitor near-Earth asteroids that have the potential to hit our planet.

For decades, government scientists have toiled away trying to make nuclear fusion work. Will commercial companies sprint to the finish?

This project is historic, especially for the crypto industry, as it is the first satellite launch to be fully funded in DOGE cryptocurrency.

After Season 2’s epic mid-season finale, here’s what you can expect to see when 'Invincible' returns in early 2024.

Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station took manual control of an incoming Progress 86 cargo ship on Sunday, Dec. 3, due to an autopilot issue.

As part of his mission to the International Space Station more than more than 20 years ago, former French astronaut Philippe Perrin got to perform three spacewalks. He tells RFI about the most distinct memories of his mission above the Earth.

Investigation report reveals effective maintenance of electrical infrastructure could have prevented Soundharya, 23, and her baby's electrocution. Short circuit at Load Break Switch due to rat gnawing caused events leading to accident. Vermin proofing and earth guarding absent. High Impedance Fault Protection Systems recommended to prevent future accidents. Conversion of…