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Chemists have uncovered a mechanism for peptide-forming reactions to occur in water -- something that has puzzled scientists for decades.

Researchers have found that eddies at the edges of subtropical ocean gyres deliver nutrients that sustain the phytoplankton within the gyres. The findings answer a longstanding question about how these microbes are able to survive.

Electric vehicles and batteries are crucial for a lower-carbon future--but getting the materials needed is an environmental dilemma itself.

Crew-5 is scheduled to lift off on Wednesday (Oct. 5) at noon EDT.

Paabo's research gave rise to an entirely new scientific discipline called paleogenomics, and has 'generated new understanding of our evolutionary history', it said ...

Newly published research sheds light on how adolescents can get more shut-eye.

Along with the Polaris Program, SpaceX proposed this study to better understand technical challenges with servicing missions in space.

The SpaceX mission, on behalf of NASA, is set to lift off Wednesday (Oct. 5) at 12 p.m. EDT (1600 GMT).

West Burton A will be the site of the prototype fusion energy power plant, the government announces.

Space.com's editors present a reading list for space and sci-fi lovers, as well as children who are interested in astronomy and spaceflight.