Government scientists believe that the humpback whale has recovered sufficiently to be removed from the endangered species list in most areas.

A hole in the universe isn’t like a hole in most things, because there’s still a lot of stuff in it, but it does raise interesting questions.

Two dancing black holes are pulling out all the stops in their performance as they emit a brilliant flashing light.

In addition to assisting with scientific research, the frequently updated data will improve travel safety in the arctic.

After 45 years environmental issues continue to dominate the headlines and Earth Day’s victories are frequently overlooked.

Construction of one of the worlds most powerful telescopes has been brought to a temporary halt because of its proximity to sacred native sites.

NASA administrator Charles Bolden faced questions and criticism from congress over the agencies budget and mission priorities last week.

It was the second landing attempt for the SpaceX Falcon program, and this one came much closer to being successful than the first test in January, but the rocket still tipped over and exploded.

Color could be as important as light in governing the bodies rhythms according to a new study.

The wolf population on Isle Royale has crashed since 2009 despite a boom in available prey.