If you've ever wondered why we are here, then you can thank Jupiter for part of the answer. A new study from Rice University suggests that if it weren't for the gas giant, the Earth would have ...

Illustration comparing the planets of the Solar System and the Sun on the same scale. The planets are shown to scale relative to each other but their distances are not. From left to right the bodies ...

Anyone who has ever said, 'There aren't enough hours in a day,' is in for a real treat! Scientists predict that one day, a day will last 25 hours. Experts say that Earth's rotation is slowing down, ...