The bright glint of alien oceans may be visible from afar, allowing astronomers to flag potentially habitable exoplanets.
Video NASA's magnetic tractor beam will be able to move satellites
A look at the Start Trek-inspired technology
Digging History Questions swirl around ancient Koran, which may predate Muhammad
Fragments of an ancient Koran, which scholars say may predate the accepted founding date of Islam by the prophet Muhammad, are sparking intense debate with at least one expert...
Spaceflight NASA taps hoverboard company Arx Pax to build space tractor beam
The company that made Marty McFlys hoverboard a reality is reaching for the stars, or more precisely, satellites.
Astronomy This photo of Saturn's moon Dione crossing the planet is simply jaw-dropping
An icy moon of Saturn hangs against the face of its giant parent planet in a breathtaking new image captured by NASA's Cassini spacecraft.
Geology North America's tallest mountain gets new name - and height
The Polish army, including an explosives unit, will join scores of treasure hunters in the search for the rumored Nazi gold train apparently buried somewhere below Walbrzych.
Fossils Fossils show big bug ruled the seas 460 million years ago
Earth's first big predatory monster was a weird water bug as big as Tom Cruise, newly found fossils show.
