Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

This supposed moon rock is actually an Earth rock. It was likely jettisoned from our planet ages ago, eventually crashing into the moon.

New research suggests it will take millions of years for extinct species to return to Earth.

A new study finds that earthworms cause soil to release more greenhouse gases.

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.

Scientists with NASA unveiled the first carbon maps obtained by the spacecraft, named the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2.

A new visualization from NASA offers a unique view of life on Earth.

The Youngstown quakes were triggered by wastewater injection, scientists have discovered.

Laamu Atoll in the Maldives has a surprising starring role in the events of 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.'

The remote Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia is the setting for a pivotal moment in the latest episode of the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Did Japan hit the rare earth elements jackpot? Scientists have found undersea mud off the coast that could be packed with elements like yttrium, cerium and pras

The 150-foot-wide asteroid 2012 DA14 may harbor $65 billion of recoverable water and $130 billion in metals.

Science has finally discovered the answer to the centuries-old question of how to turn something into gold.

Worth more than $1 million, this gemstone is distinguished for its rich color palette and light-refracting qualities that defy description.

More than 7,000 cities in 172 countries are expected to take part in the one-hour event on Saturday.

You've heard of Ebola and likely Zika, but there are many dangerous viruses that have yet to make horrific headlines.

The massive, potentially rocky planets orbit in the "habitable zone" of a star 22 light-years away.

Using satellite data and machine learning, researchers have mapped the movements of over 70,000 industrial fishing vessels.

This NASA image highlights wildfires, hurricanes and dust storms to show off the Earth's air quality.

A new study suggests that dark matter from the galactic plane may have been what really killed the dinosaurs — and it may one day threaten us.

Death by acid was the fate of the sea monsters that perished in Earth's biggest mass extinction, some 251 million years ago.

Sudan and two females of his subspecies are under constant surveillance in Kenya, but it may not be enough to save the northern white rhino from extinction.

At least five similar die-offs have happened before, but this is the first in human history — and the first with human help.

If humans are still around millions or billions of years from now, they'll have to deal with supervolcanoes, asteroids and worse.

The oddball asteroid Lutetia is a rocky remnant of the material that formed Earth, Venus and Mercury about 4.5 billion years ago, a new study suggests.

A medium-size solar flare erupted from the sun this weekend, hurling a cloud of plasma and charged particles toward Earth on a cosmic path that is expected to d

A video from a NASA spacecraft studying the sun has captured an unexpected sight.

Mercury, the smallest planet in our solar system, may hold clues to understanding how the Earth's moon was born.

The Earth's mountains, rivers, animals and rocks have been around for millions or billions of years. Do you know which ones have been around the longest?

Phil Jones and The Union of Concerned Scientists say The Daily Mail misrepresented a statement about climate change data to support skeptics' claims.

Earth Day has provided the occasion for a tsunami of eco-friendly apps for the iPhone and now Android gets some green love.

Earth911 is hosting a week-long series of Google+ Hangouts to encourage everyone to make eco-friendly choices during the holiday season. You're invited!

Environmentally and socially responsible investment companies help make ecosystems and the economy more sustainable.

Think of vlogging as a video podcast, a video blog, if you will, where you share opinions, information, or just your life in general.

These critical elements are abundant in Alaska's Bokan Mountain, but extracting them could be a long and difficult process.

Measures taken in the current Ebola outbreak may hold some clues for how to handle samples brought back to Earth from Mars.

A new 4-minute film casts digital humans in real extraterrestrial destinations, guided by the timeless words of Carl Sagan.

Stewart Brand, creator of the Whole Earth Catalog, helped shape the future we live in now.

New single, recorded to inspire action on climate change, features performances by Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat and many more.

Here are the winners and highly commended images from the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, the technology 'aims to reduce the impact of earthquakes and save lives and property.'

The Earth's globally-perceptible seismic 'hum' is now being used to peer into its depths, shedding new light on the planet's inner layers.

Unexplained natural phenomena, which is regularly observed in the aftermath of quakes, occurred during last week's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

New report calls for less damage in the development of biofuels.

On October 6, Panasonic Corporation is hosting a worldwide Earth Lunch Hour event.

Probably not, but one enthusiast is organizing a petition to make the social networking site consider the idea.

Actress will front marketing campaign targeted at getting more involved in turning off the lights on March 26th.

Supermodel once again named Global Earth Hour Ambassador in preparation for the lights-out moment on March 31.

Whether you go out stargazing or simply relax in the dark at home, spending an hour without power Saturday night might just re-energize your weekend.

Iconic landmarks and skylines all across the globe were plunged into darkness on Saturday for Earth Hour.