Scientific American spoke with the astronomer who has contributed to the discovery of two thirds of Saturn’s known moons ...

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New research reveals that Venus may still be geologically alive, with massive circular features pointing to hot plumes ...

New research strengthens the case that Venus, long considered a geologically stagnant world, may be more Earth-like in its ...

To better understand the circadian clock in modern-day cyanobacteria, a research team has studied ancient timekeeping systems. They examined the oscillation of the clock proteins KaiA, KaiB, and KaiC ...

A new study reveals fresh signs of geological activity on Venus — clues that the planet's mysterious surface is still ...

Seismic imaging has exposed two massive zones hidden deep in Earth’s mantle. These giant blobs, known as large low-velocity ...

From ants to elephants, discover the animals that have survived through the ages by relying on connection and communication.