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Akshay Nanavati has set off on a 110-day solo ski expedition across Antarctica. If successful, the Indian-origin former ...

NASA's discovery of seven new "dark comets" doubles the known population of these asteroid-like objects with cometary ...

So often when we think we understand something, another thing comes along that forces us to pause, reconsider, and broaden our minds to encompass these new and fascinating pieces of information.

Sunita Williams’ current stint on the ISS isn’t limited to sipping liquids from pouches. As a member of Expedition 32, she’s ...