Fluffy strands of cosmic gas and dust illuminated by bright young stars form a beautiful cloudscape in a neighboring nebula.

Among these, animal predators hold a special place, showcasing a remarkable blend of strength, strategy, and skill. Let’s dive into the world of the planet’s top ten fiercest animal predators, ...

In case you missed the planetary alignment last month, don't worry — the "planet parade" continues into February, offering skygazers plenty of time to catch a glimpse of the six "aligning" planets.

The movie-themed restaurant chain Planet Hollywood, which shuttered its Times Square location during COVID, reopened at 136 West 42nd Street in Midtown this weekend after a $17 million investment.

The "cutest competition of the year" is back. The Puppy Bowl, the special pre-Super Bowl call-to-adoption television event, returns on Sunday, Feb. 9, and will feature over 100 adorable rescue ...

Read on to learn more about them. Venus, the Morning Star: Venus, the hottest planet in our solar system despite not being the closest to the sun, is so primarily due to its thick, carbon dioxide ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A "super-Earth" planet found outside of our solar system could have conditions suitable for life, according to experts at the University of Oxford. Researchers said the planet has a mass six times ...

Mexican Red-kneed Tarantulas. Image via George Chernilevsky, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Tarantulas, with their robust forms and often intimidating appearances, inhabit many parts of the ...

The Puppy Bowl and Super Bowl are both Sunday, Feb. 9, and Lyft is partnering with Animal Planet ahead of the big games to offer discounted Pet Rides to encourage pet adoption. According to the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Staten Island’s own Carl, a blind 7-month-old bulldog with an indomitable spirit, is set to take the field in Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl” on Sunday, Feb. 9 ...

The scene pictured here is on the outskirts of the Tarantula Nebula, the largest and most productive star-forming region in the local universe. At its center, the Tarantula Nebula hosts the most ...