Rocky planets that are about earth-size, or maybe two to three times larger, will offer the best chances for simple microbial ...

Human activities now account for two-thirds of all methane venting to the atmosphere, and our efforts to staunch the flow are ...

Because they're surrounded by foul-smelling gases that are incompatible with the human sense of smell, living on the surface ...

The Earth’s ambipolar electric field is weak but strong enough to control the shape and evolution of the upper atmosphere.

Emissions of methane — a powerful greenhouse gas — are rising at the fastest rate in recorded history, scientists said ...

Though it is the most well-known and second most abundant greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide is only one of the gases we need to ...

When you walk across your lawn or down the street, you move on the surface of a surprisingly layered world. Some of those ...

The Carbon Mapper Coalition, a non-profit, has launched its first satellite, which is carrying a NASA-designed greenhouse-gas ...

A new study builds on previous research into the underwater volcano's effects on the climate.

Cattle contribute more greenhouse gases than other livestock. The reasons behind that have some ranchers trying to address ...

Wary experts say "dystopian technologies" to cool Earth could backfire. Eager businesses aren't listening to the warnings.

Lamb is more popular than ever, but it’s not so good for the planet or our health. Here’s where to find equally delicious ...