Scientists now believe it was an iron asteroid that skimmed Earth's surface and rebounded into space. The event released energy equal to 15 megatons of TNT. Recent evidence supports this theory, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A "super-Earth" planet found outside of our solar system could have conditions suitable for life, according to experts at the University of Oxford. Researchers said the planet has a mass six times ...

The climate on such a world must be beyond bizarre. A super-Earth planet that dips in and out of its star's habitable zone has been discovered just 19.7 light-years away. The planet, known as HD ...

A newly discovered asteroid, designated 2024 YR4, has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032. The asteroid is estimated to be 196 feet (60 meters) wide, and it is currently 27 ...

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. A small space rock ...

Yummy Bites Desserts & Coffee Shop is bringing Mexican flavors to a new level and Big Boy restaurant is opening a second location. The family-owned local business is run by three generations.

This new model updates the location of magnetic north while also providing improved navigation for technologies reliant on Earth’s magnetic field. Updated every five years, scientists have ...

Striking video shows the moment a British Airways plane was hit by lightning while sitting at a gate at a Brazilian airport on Friday. In a video posted to X by Bernhard Warr, a British Airways ...

President Donald Trump shocked gamblers in Las Vegas when he unexpectedly dropped by a casino floor on Saturday. Prior to the surprise visit, Trump had addressed thousands of supporters at the ...

The Wild Robot just picked up three Oscar nominations for best animated film, best sound and best original score, and you can stream the 2024 flick about a marooned machine on Peacock now.