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Planetary geologist Erin Leonard of NASA talks about the Europa Clipper mission – and how to see if the icy moon of Jupiter has conditions required to support life.

SpaceX achieved a first Sunday by returning its Super Heavy booster rocket safely to rest in the launch tower. Among Texas locals, concerns about environmental impacts are matched by enthusiasm for space industry innovation.

Palestinians in northern Gaza are describing heavy Israeli bombardment in the hours after airstrikes killed at least 22 people. A member of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon was in stable condition after being struck by gunfire in Naqoura.

Israel’s assault on Hezbollah in Lebanon represents a dramatic broadening of the yearlong war in the Middle East. How Iran’s most important regional ally responds will determine the postwar balance of power.

Generous donors who prefer anonymity may have many motives, such as humility. One study finds unobserved altruism can increase giving.

Two weeks after a hurricane roared into the Appalachian Mountains, how a wrecked region recovers will depend on local resilience. And it’s there.

Hurricane Milton unleashed destructive and deadly tornadoes that touched down in several Florida counties. There have been 38 eyewitness reports of tornadoes in Florida since the night of Oct. 9, in a state that normally sees 50 tornadoes in one year.

The Japanese group Nihon Hidankyo won the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11 for pushing for denuclearization. The U.N. Secretary General praised the survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings, saying, “nuclear weapons remain a clear and present danger to humanity.”

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis star, announced Oct. 10 he will retire after next month's Davis Cup finals. Known for his unrelenting style of play, he was one of the greats of the game in an era that included rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Donald Trump highlights “migrant crime” on the campaign trail, in Colorado and beyond. We explain recent high-profile criminal cases and how researchers assess immigrant crime rates.

Women free divers in South Korea don’t view age as a limitation. The director of a new documentary discusses their determination, and how it helps them persevere in the centuries-old tradition they uphold.

While less devastating than many had feared, Hurricane Milton reflected what many see as growing climate disruption – and the perseverance it will require.

At a time when civility in politics seems increasingly rare, these books explore how the simple art of conversation can reduce conflict in our own lives.

Natural disasters often spark rumors and lies. But officials have been stunned by the volume of online misinformation around Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

To endure war, a society usually needs both unity and trusted leadership. Yet as Israel takes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, the public consensus seems to be based mostly on a blend of confidence and caution – without faith in a government plan.

Bob Stains has dedicated his life to helping transform conflicts, urging us to soften our “hearts of stone” and go beyond “simple stories” about others. In a Q&A, he offers tips on how to do it.

Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelenskyy fears Western support against Russia is flagging – and it’s not just a matter of weaponry.

As U.S. consumers grapple with high costs, the Social Security Administration is increasing its monthly checks by more than $50 on average starting in 2025. At the same time, the social insurance plan faces a severe financial shortfall in the coming years.

The Nobel Prize in literature has long faced criticism for its focus on European and North American men. Han Kang, the first Asian woman to win, writes “intense lyrical prose that is both tender and brutal,” said A Nobel literature committee member.

In a growing movement, everyday individuals are saving and swapping seeds, an effort that can help boost biodiversity and food security.

“Remaking the Space Between Us” counters the inclination to feel overwhelmed, angry, or helpless about civic life.

While activists around the world fight for marriage equality, the Philippines is grappling with “separation equality” – whether, and under what conditions, married couples should be allowed to divorce.

A new president’s tactics to curb violent cartels reflects the country’s past progress as a democracy against nonelected threats.