There could be unique whole ecosystems of complex life to be uncovered.
Details of the mission and purpose of the 11,000 pound, 29ft long X-37B are classified.
The aerospace company has already conducted a number of glide tests to make a shift towards powered flights.
The massive storm is expected to reach Florida as a Category 4 hurricane on Sunday (10 September).
German research looked at what motivates a group to act dishonestly.
A microbial war waged on the document's surface left purple stains from the loser.
Researchers hope the technique could one day benefit humans.
Smashed hotels, boats tossed into piles, and flooded streets and homes on Sint Maarten, the Dutch side of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.
The massive solar flares have already affected the Earth, causing an hour-long radio blackout.
The patch is shaped like the Millennium Falcon and will feature fan favourited droids as well as the Death Star.
The images published by Nasa were taken by the CRISM and HiRISE cameras orbiting Mars.
The gravitational pull from one moon is likely to trigger a collision with another.
New research suggests falling renewable energy costs are being complemented by higher efficiencies.
The landscape by the Humber River is one of constant change over millennia.
At least four deaths have been reported in the wake of the devastating Category 5 storm.
Need to get creative? Scientists advise switching on some "happy classical music".
The billionaire described the atmosphere on Necker Island as 'eerie but beautiful.'
Tackling deforestation should be higher on the climate change agenda.
Nasa has detected a key ingredient for life for the first time on the Red Planet.
Electrical storms cause a beautiful aurora in the sky - but they're tough on whales.
The category 5 storm has killed several people and washed away homes across the Caribbean islands.
Online sellers accused of price gouging during emergency as water sells for 20 times its usual price.
Where did the fateful rendezvous happen?
Nano-satellites might be the best option to power IoT devices in the near future.
Hurricane Irma, the most powerful Atlantic Ocean hurricane in recorded history, barrels across the Caribbean en route to Florida.
The air force said thick clouds have increased the chances of scrubbing the launch to 50%.
The best photographs from around the world of phenomena like clouds, lightning, rain, fog or snow, and the impact of weather on mankind.
The message of goodwill was chosen after a round of public voting.
The Category 5 storm is headed for Puerto Rico and later in the week Florida.
The dogs' system of sneeze-voting is as democratic as our own elections.