Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...

The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a ...

What is the Ozone Layer? The ozone layer is a crucial component of Earth's stratosphere, located between 19 and 30 km above ...

The world's first artificial satellite, the Soviet Union's Sputnik 1, was launched in October 1957. Just three months later, ...

The Antarctic ozone layer is currently healing, as a result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances.

This week, based on a genetic study, researchers issued a recommendation that bison in Yellowstone National Park should be ...

At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the 'devastating' effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers say these super-powerful blasts ...

Although black hole radiation can be catastrophic in some cases, it may assist life once oxygen has accumulated in the planet ...

As the Vienna Convention turns 40, it is important to recognise there is still work to do to protect our planet’s UV shield.

The ozone layer is on the mend, and it's thanks to human action. A new MIT-led study confirms - with 95% confidence - that ...