Long before Earth formed, tiny mineral grains were already drifting through space, forged in the final breaths of dying stars ...

Stand on solid ground and it feels obvious that “down” points toward the center of the planet and “up” leads to the sky. Yet ...

A U.S. startup called Overview Energy successfully carried out a wireless power-beaming test using a moving aircraft in ...

Overview Energy plans to develop satellites collecting solar power in geosynchronous orbit and beaming it to Earth using near-infrared wide-beam lasers. Credit: Overview Energy WASHINGTON — A space ...

The West Texas desert has a surprising feature: a prehistoric ocean reef. There is a surprising natural wonder in the middle of the vast West Texas desert: a prehistoric ocean reef built from the ...

Many astronauts who have viewed the Earth from space recall experiencing the “overview effect.” This is a profound positive shift in perspective and involves experiencing a sense of awe and a new ...