Your every breath serves as a reminder that the atmosphere of Earth is silently carrying out its function. Since air is ...

Earth is home, but it’s also full of surprises. Some of these facts might make you stop and say, “Wait, is that true?” Let’s ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Earth's crust is the planet's outermost layer. It is made of solid rock and sits on top of ...

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day! Every year on April 22, people worldwide mobilize to address some of the most urgent threats facing our environment, from climate change to ...

Ah, Earth. We may not think about our planet on a day-to-day basis, but the world we live in is a pretty interesting place. The third rock from the Sun—and to this day, the only one with known ...

It's crazy to think people once believed the earth was flat. One step too far and you'd be sent tumbling into the depths of the abyss of who knows what or where. Thanks to the explorers who came ...

As Earth passes through the densest part of debris from the famed Halley's comet, the Orionid meteor shower will hit its ...