Fire has always shaped the human story. Strike a match, watch the flare, and you’re tapping into something humans have relied on for at least 245,000 years. But despite its primal aura, fire is almost ...

We examine why the Earth's constant spin goes completely unnoticed by the people living on it. We think about it and then ...

Right now, you’re zooming through space at incredible speeds. As just one of all the living creatures on Earth, you’re along for the ride as our planet constantly moves in two major ways. First, ...

Ice in the Arctic and Antarctica plays a critical role in maintaining life on Earth, and it is melting faster than previously thought. This is threatening our planet with potentially massive sea-level ...

Why is the Sun so hot? Discover the simple science behind nuclear fusion, the powerful reaction that makes our star shine and keeps Earth warm.