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New photos captured by NASA's Curiosity rover show that Mars' giant, spiderweb-like "boxwork" features are covered in tiny, never-before-seen nodules that bear a striking resemblance to arachnid eggs.

If you believe the Earth is flat or that aliens control the government then you're probably a control freak, according to a new study.

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Compared to previous theories, the current research emphasizes the complexity of the biological and chemical processes that brought about life.

A "gravity hole" beneath Antarctica is offering scientists a rare glimpse into Earth's deep interior, a dynamic record of slow-moving processes that have been reshaping our planet for tens of millions ...

If you've been following exoplanet research over the last couple of years, you've definitely heard of K2-18b. Located 124 ...

With the release, the American public could learn what, if anything, the government has documented about the unexplained ...

Life on Earth may not have started here at all. A scientist says alien intervention is unlikely but still possible, reshaping the debate on our true origins.