After erupting almost continuously for over three decades — from 1983 to 2018 —  Hawaii's Kilauea volcano finally seemed to lose steam, producing no lava for nearly two years. T...

The dark mornings and low temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere may lead one to think that winter is well on its way. However, the astronomical start of the chilly season will...

While giant panda cubs are always popular, 22-year-old  Mei Xiang's latest offspring, born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo on August 21, 2020, is particularly so. The daily li...

The presence of ice in the permanently shadowed craters around the Moon's poles has been known for some time. However, researchers had been unsure if the hydration detected on t...

Scientists scrambling to find a cure for COVID-19 may have some help from an unexpected source —  14-year-old  Anika Chebrolu.  The youngster from Frisco, Texas, was named the w...

When 22-year-old giant panda Mei Xiang gave birth to a healthy cub on August 21, 2020, Smithsonian's National Zoo officials were both excited and anxious. That's because giant p...