Stability of Nucleic Acid Bases in the Acidic Clouds of Venus Suggests Its Potential To Support Life

SPACE 06.15.2023 08:00 AM

Scientists reconsider the view that Venus is an uninhabitable planet by taking a look at the composition of its clouds which makes it suitable for life. Continue reading to find out more.

Volcanic Activity in an Exoplanet 90 Light-Years Away From Earth May Generate an Atmosphere

05.18.2023 08:01 AM

Volcanic activity in an Earth-sized exoplanet has the potential to generate atmosphere. Read to know the details.

James Webb Space Telescope Takes Its First Up-Close Look at the Mysterious Atmosphere of a Mini-Neptune Exoplanet

05.15.2023 01:48 AM

Astronomers used JWST's MIRI and Low-Resolutions Spectrometer to observe a mini-Neptune exoplanet that is 40 light-years away. Read the article to learn more.

Global Warming Trapped an Explosive Amount of Energy Equivalent to 25 Billion Atomic Bombs in the Atmosphere, Study Finds

05.12.2023 06:05 AM

A recent study revealed that the accumulation of energy caused by global warming between 1971 and 2020 amounted to 380 zettajoules. Read the article to find out more details.

How Does Dust Help Ecosystem? Scientists Unravel Its Role in Sustaining Oceans, Controlling Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels

05.11.2023 04:52 AM

Scientists are beginning to understand the role of dust in nourishing global ocean ecosystems and regulating atmospheric carbon dioxide levels. Read the article to learn more.

Saturn's Inner Rings Are Disappearing, Getting Sucked Into Planet's Atmosphere; Will They Totally Vanish?

05.05.2023 00:02 AM

Astronomers aim to know more about the rate Saturn's ring system shrinks. Read to learn more. The inner rings of Saturn are steadily vanishing as they are getting sucked into the planet's atmosphere.

Rare Earth Metal 'Terbium' Found in Distant, Wild Exoplanet KELT-9b, Study Says

05.02.2023 21:06 PM

Being able to spot terbium, an extremely rare metal, on a distant exoplanet's atmosphere was quite a surprise. Read to learn more.

James Webb Space Telescope Detects No Atmosphere in the Venus-Like Exoplanet Trappist-1B, Blowing Hopes of Extraterrestrial Life

03.28.2023 08:30 AM

The promising Venus-like exoplanet Trappist-1b raised hopes in 2017 of harboring extraterrestrial life due to its hypothesized composition. Check out the new discovery of the James Webb Space Telescope has changed this view.

Solar Geoengineering Start-up Trying To Dim the Sun Worries the US Would Shoot Down Their Experiment

02.23.2023 04:08 AM

Make Sunsets is a start-up that aims to dim the sun to control the world's climate. But now they are worried the US Air Force will shoot down their balloon. Read the article to learn more details.

Soviet Rocket Re-enters Earth's Atmosphere After 42 Years in Orbit, Highlighting Risks of Uncontrolled Re-entry

02.22.2023 09:01 AM

A Soviet rocket has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere after orbiting for over 42 years. Learn about the impact and implications of uncontrolled re-entry. Read more now.

Inactive Volcanoes Leak Large Amounts of Sulfur Aerosol into the Atmosphere, Leading to Global Cooling

02.15.2023 08:30 AM

Following the latest study of the University of Washington, inactive volcanoes do emit sulfur in the atmosphere. Learn how this can happen, read on now!

'Mother-of-Pearl' Cloud Known for its Bright Colors Spotted in Scotland; How Do Nacreous Clouds Form?

01.30.2023 23:49 PM

The "mother-of-pearl" cloud is rarely seen in the UK as these clouds usually form in extremely cold and dry conditions. Check out this article to learn more about the nacreous cloud over Scotland.

Is the Sky Blue? Nature of Light, Molecules and Quirky Atmosphere Reveal Why It Has More Than One Color

01.03.2023 08:00 AM

A clear sunny day would give a blue sky, but is it really blue? How about at night time? Check out how the nature of light, atoms, molecules, and Earth's atmosphere affect the sky's color.

The Mediterranean Reaches a Historic Milestone in the Regional Endeavour for Greener Shipping

12.21.2022 03:18 AM

Adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) is set to come into effect on 1 May 2025.

Clouds Seem Light, But They Are Actually Quite Heavy

12.10.2022 22:35 PM

A cumulus cloud weighs as heavy as up to 100 elephants. Read to know more about the weight of clouds and how they stay afloat despite how heavy they are.

James Webb Space Telescope Captures the Most Detailed View of an Exoplanet Atmosphere For the First Time [Look]

11.27.2022 21:49 PM

Check out the most detailed view of the exoplanet WASP-39b, which was the subject of the first-ever detection of carbon dioxide in its atmosphere earlier this year.

Highest Plume Record Set by Tonga’s Underwater Volcanic Eruption as It Reached Atmosphere

11.04.2022 07:30 AM

The highest plume record was set by Tonga's underwater volcanic explosion that reached the atmosphere. Read on to know more about this explosive news, check it out now!

NASA Shares Stunning Photo of Waxing Crescent Moon in Colorful Atmosphere From ISS

11.02.2022 13:04 PM

Read on to know the meaning of the colorful atmosphere as NASA shares lovely photo of the crescent moon from the International Space Station.

Worsening Climate Change Increases Lifespan of Space Junk Orbiting Earth, Preventing Efforts of Cleaning the Atmosphere

10.24.2022 13:11 PM

Increasing levels of carbon dioxide due to the worsening climate change will result in an extended lifetime of space junk in the atmosphere, risking collision with satellites. Read the article to learn more.

Severe Drought Hits Mississippi River, Revealing Sunken Remains of a 19th Century Ship: Will It Completely Dry Up?

10.19.2022 05:50 AM

Will the Mississippi River dry up now that it is nearing historic lows due to severe drought? Find out the answer through this article as this year's high temperatures are threatening US commerce and supply chain.

Astronaut Aboard the ISS Photographed Bizarre Two Blue Orbs Shining Over Earth's Atmosphere

10.19.2022 01:32 AM

The International Space Station (ISS) was passing over Southeast Asia when an astronaut aboard snapped a photo showing two mysterious blue orbs in the atmosphere. Find out what they could be through this article.