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Astronomers have been eagerly anticipating the images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, with experts saying it could help solve some of the universe's most enduring mysteries.

Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer.

Albeit much smaller than those of companies like SpaceX, Honda's rocket hints at the growing push into commercial spaceflight.

Parts of New England could see record highs, and 15 million people are already under extreme heat warnings.

In a study published in the scientific journal Nature on Wednesday, researchers found the bogong moths use the starry sky as a guide to the caves in the Australian Alps.

U.S. District Judge William Young said the NIH violated federal law by arbitrarily canceling more than $1 billion in research grants because of their perceived connection to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

Publishing peer review files at Nature has been optional since 2020; starting Monday, it is now automatic.

Fire season is off to a roaring start in Canada, with about 8.6 million acres burned so far.