Earth's atmosphere is divided into several distinct layers, each characterized by specific temperature variations, composition, and phenomena. Below are the primary layers of the atmosphere, from the ...

Astronomers have made a detection suggesting biosignatures, or signs of biological activity, on an exoplanet located 124 ...

The Earth has a fascinating atmosphere that contains several unique layers The Troposphere is the layer that we live in, it ...

This week, learn why experts are divided over an exoplanet, see the first footage of a colossal squid in its deep-sea habitat ...

A chemical called dimethyl sulfide popped up in an analysis of exoplanet K2-18b’s atmosphere. On Earth, it’s only made by ...

U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" ...

Earth's oceans could one day turn purple. Nearly three fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a ...

Apr. 16, 2025 — A study suggests that Homo sapiens may have benefited from the use of ochre and tailored clothing during a period of increased UV light 41,000 years ago, during the Laschamps ...

Continued use of fossil fuels has warmed oceans, melted ice caps and led to some of the hottest years in recorded history. Dangerous and costly severe storms and wildfires have become more frequent as ...

Near a planet far, far away astronomers have found traces of chemicals that on Earth are only produced by living beings.

A molecule detected on a planet 124 light-years away is produced on Earth by decaying phytoplankton and other microbes. There ...

A Southwest Research Institute-led study modeled the chemistry of TOI-270 d, an exoplanet between Earth and Neptune in size, ...