Earth

Experts make case for new chapter of Earth’s history called the Anthropocene period

Experts predict the man-made hole in our planet’s protective shield will disappear by 2060

Seven Earth-like planets found orbiting 'ultracool dwarf star' star known as Trappist-1

World War II prime minister predicted space travel and was open to the idea that extra-terrestrials existed

Laser-armed satellite could stop space rocks from crashing into planet, say scientists

US hip-hop star takes to Twitter to defend his views, but gets a lesson in geometry from Neil deGrasse Tyson

Discovered less than two weeks ago, the Great Pumpkin will make a 'close pass' on Halloween

Millions of people around the world enjoyed the rare celestial event that sparked doomsday fears

A rumour is doing the rounds that there will be a 'spectacular double moon' in the sky in late August but astronomers say it's all nonsense