Feldspar is a ubiquitous mineral and makes up about half of the Earth's crust. In the Earth's atmosphere, feldspars play a surprisingly important role. Fine powder carried by air influences cloud ...

Scientists created the most accurate 3D map of star-formation regions in our Milky Way galaxy, based on data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia space telescope. This map will teach us more about ...

A dramatic cloud formation spotted in Indianapolis has captivated viewers on TikTok. The unusual giant cloud was captured in a viral clip posted by TikTok user @liz._.biz. The video shows several ...

A curious cloud photographed over Smith Mountain in Virginia this week looks more like something out of a fairytale or painting than it does in real life — and the science behind the formation is ...

The star-forming region called Sagittarius B2 contains half of the galactic center's stars, yet only 10% of the gas.