Earth's Magnetic Field Nearly Collapsed 600 Million Years Ago, Sparking Evolution of More Complex Life

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.03.2024 02:40 AM

Earth’s magnetic field briefly faltered and increased the oxygen in the planet, paving the way for the evolution of complex life. Continue reading to learn more.

Wall Running Under Moon-Like Gravity Exerts Forces Similar to Those Experienced by Runners on Earth

05.01.2024 03:20 AM

Wall running under Moon-like gravity imposes forces on the body that are extremely comparable to those felt by Earth runners. Continue reading to learn more.

3.7-Billion-Year-Old Rocks in Greenland Hold the Oldest Trace of Earth’s Magnetic Field

04.30.2024 07:47 AM

Geologists have found ancient rocks which bear the oldest remnant of Earth’s early magnetic field. Find out more about it in this article.

Humans Will Go Extinct on Earth in 250 Million Years; Mass Extinction Will Occur Sooner if Burning Fossil Fuels Continues [Study]

04.30.2024 05:02 AM

There will be a mass extinction on Earth in 250 million years, but humans could go extinct earlier due to human-caused activities like burning fossil fuels and more. Continue reading to learn more.

1,029-Foot Asteroid To Make Close Approach Toward Earth at Breakneck Speed This Week

04.29.2024 09:00 AM

A massive asteroid will be heading toward planet Earth this week at high speed. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Signs of Alien Life Detected in Planet K2-18b [Study]

04.28.2024 00:10 AM

Planet K2-18b reportedly has dimethyl sulfide gas, a substance "only produced by life," prompting astronomers to hope there are signs of alien life on the planet. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth’s Quasi-Moon Kamo’oalewa Could Originate From Lunar Surface Not Asteroid Belt [Study]

04.24.2024 04:15 AM

A new study suggests that the Earth's quasi-moon Kamo‘oalewa originated from the moon. Continue reading to learn more.

What’s Inside the Moon? Lunar Seismic Data Reveals Earth-Like Core

04.23.2024 07:30 AM

The moon has a fluid outer core and a solid inner core similar to Earth's. Continue reading to learn more.

Graphitization Could Have Form the Molecules Vital to the Development of Life, Study Suggests

04.23.2024 04:12 AM

Experts suggest that the process of graphitization was a likely step for early Earth on its journey towards the formation of life. Find out more about it in this article.

Purple Photosynthesis: Experts Suggest Aliens May Not Be Found on Green Earth-Like Planets

04.18.2024 02:04 AM

Researchers suggest that the exoplanets with potential for life may not exhibit the green world that we encounter on Earth. Check this article to learn more.

Potentially-Hazardous Asteroid Makes Closest Approach to Earth, Can Be Visible for the First Time Through Amateur Telescopes

04.16.2024 02:30 AM

A 2,000-foot-wide asteroid has just made its closest approach to our planet. Over the next three nights, it can be seen with a backyard telescope. Read this article to learn more.

Lunar Evolution: Moon Flipped Inside Out 4.2 Billion Years Ago

04.11.2024 06:33 AM

Researchers found physical evidence that the moon flipped inside out billions of years ago. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth’s Violent Ending: Expanding Sun Will Swallow Our Planet in 6 Billion Years, Other Celestial Bodies Could Be Ground Into Dust

04.09.2024 06:10 AM

Earth could have a violent ending in the hands of the Sun when it turns into a white dwarf. Continue reading to learn more.

Mysterious ‘Glory’ Spotted for the First Time Outside Our Solar System in the Alien World WASP-76b

04.07.2024 00:10 AM

A rare optical phenomenon called "glory" was spotted outside our solar system for the first in the alien world, WASP-76b. Continue reading to learn more.

Finland's River Crystals Unveil Hidden Crust of Ancient Continent, Illuminating Landmass Formation on Earth

04.02.2024 03:50 AM

Researchers in Finland uncover river crystals with ancient crust remnants, unveiling Greenland as the birthplace of Scandinavia's oldest bedrock. Continue reading to learn more details.

Negative Leap Second Might Be Needed in the Future as the Earth Rotates Faster Than Ever

04.02.2024 03:04 AM

Timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in 2029 because the Earth is spinning faster. Learn more about it in this article.

NASA's Bold Mission: 3 Sounding Rockets to Probe Total Solar Eclipse's Impact on Earth's Atmosphere

04.02.2024 00:03 AM

Next week, on April 8, NASA will launch three rockets into the solar eclipse's shadow to study atmospheric effects. Read this article to learn more details.

Exploring Earth's Wonders: The Top Eight Most Fascinating Caves on the Planet

04.01.2024 21:06 PM

Explore Earth's 8 weirdest cave systems, from winding tunnels to expansive chambers, offering captivating underground landscapes.

How Does Space Travel Affect the Human Body? 5 Weird Things That Can Happen to a Person Outside the Earth

03.30.2024 01:20 AM

Astronauts staying in space for a long time experience body changes as a result of low gravity and radiation exposure. Check this article to learn more.

3.375-Billion-Year-Old Gemstone Provides Evidence of First Tectonic Activity on Earth, Sheds Light on the Formation of Continents and Presence of Ancient Life Forms

03.27.2024 04:00 AM

Scientists have discovered traces of a previously hidden portion of the Earth’s crust which points more than three billion years back in time. Find out more about it in this article.

Egg-shaped Exoplanet WASP-12b Racing Towards Fiery Demise, Study Suggests

03.22.2024 02:21 AM

An egg-shaped exoplanet is hurtling towards its star, set to collide in just 3 million years. Continue reading to learn more details.