In the early days of space exploration, the Soviet Union launched the Venera Program, one of the most ambitious efforts ever undertaken to explore another planet. From 1961 to 1985, the USSR sent over ...

Residents wore masks to protect themselves from thick volcanic ash that blanketed roads and green rice fields in villages in ...

A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster ...

Explore the fascinating countries that begin with the letter 'N'—from the Nordic charm of Norway to the vibrant culture of Nigeria'.

The House is expected to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and ...

Our planet has been asteroid-smashed, melted and eroded, enough that most of its original armor has been long buried. Except ...

I never imagined that my next great escape would be the very unpretentious resort where Will Smith once whisked his family away, yet there I was, stepping into Whitegrass Resort, a surprisingly ...

Earth has experienced both hot and cold periods over time, though warm times have been more common. That’s true of the last 485 million years, as seen in this timeline reported in 2024. Our genus, ...

Chang'e 6's samples from the lunar far side contain a record of ancient volcanism, magnetism and a mantle depleted in important elements and water.

AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno and Joe Lundberg look ahead to next week's weather. The Plains and Midwest can expect more severe storms, while the East will have cooler weather.

Harsh conditions in government-run camps are prompting evacuees from devastating mountain landslides to return home. But the ...