Melting Polar Ice Caps Distributed Enough Water to Cause a Shift in Earth's Crust Horizontally, Study Reveals

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.27.2021 03:10 AM

Melting polar ice caps does not only shift ocean levels but is also changing the Earth itself by shifting its position horizontally. Researchers believe this could be a potential new way of monitoring ice mass.

Can NASA Get Water From Moon, Mars? Virginia Tech Thinks So!

09.26.2021 23:43 PM

Virginia Tech team thinks it can help NASA bring water on moon and Mars to Earth by making prototypes that extracts and harvest the most water samples from the planets.

Biblical Story of Sodom Revisited: Massive Meteor Wiped Out Ancient Middle Eastern City With a Blast 1,000 Time Stronger Than Hiroshima Bomb

09.25.2021 04:15 AM

New scientific evidence suggests that a blast from a meteor impact destroyed an ancient Middle Eastern city around 3,600 years ago. Researchers believe that this might have inspired the biblical story of Sodom.

Near-Earth Object Estimated to Be Thrice Than Size of Statue of Liberty to Whiz Past Earth This Fall Equinox 2021

09.21.2021 23:48 PM

During the Autumn Equinox on Wednesday afternoon, a near-Earth object called as "2021 NY1" will make a safe fly by on Earth.

Ozone Hole Forming Each Year Over South Pole Presently Larger Than Entire Antarctica; Report Says It's Due to Depletion

09.20.2021 21:13 PM

According to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service of the European Union, the ozone hole that's forming every year over the South Pole is presently larger compared to the size of entire Antarctica, the continent over which it is appearing.

Planets, Sun, Moon, Asteroids Orbiting on the Same Plane; Reason for Such, Explored From 4.5 Billion Years Ago

09.19.2021 20:45 PM

A model of the solar system shows that the planets, sun, moon, and asteroids are circling roughly on the same planet, reports recently said.

Light From Exploding Supernova Requiem Will Be Seen Again in 2037, Astronomers Say

09.16.2021 00:55 AM

Astronomers believe that the so-called Supernova Requiem will explode in 2037. Astronomers estimate that flashes from an exploding star 10 billion light-years distant will be visible from Earth around 2037.

NASA’s DART Spacecraft That Will Save Earth From Giant Celestial Bodies Nears Completion; Will It Messily Smash Asteroids?

09.14.2021 06:14 AM

Experts believe NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) will chaotically defend planet Earth from future asteroid threats.

Mars Homes, Residences in Post-Apocalyptic Setting Shown in 3D Architecture Including Drone-Like Flying Houses, Domes, Aquatic Pods

09.09.2021 06:47 AM

A real estate company and a 3D designer bring architect Chris Lawson's sketches to life as he reimagines four types of future homes, whether it may be on land, air, water, or a post-apocalyptic version.

International Space Station's Drinking Water Full of Bacteria! Study Investigates How Microbial Life Affects Long-Haul Space Mission

09.08.2021 21:11 PM

Researchers from Arizona State University characterized different bacterial populations in the International Space Station's drinking water. Understanding how microbial life survives in microgravity will help future space missions.

Warm-Blooded Creatures Evolve as the Earth Gets Hotter; Study Reveals How Climate Change Causes Animals to Shift Shape, Size

09.08.2021 08:02 AM

Warm-blooded creatures are found to experience shapeshift and researchers of a new study believe, such a shift is brought by climate change.

South Korea Launches Task Force To Further Develop Space Capabilities After US Lifts Limits in Rocket Development

09.07.2021 02:33 AM

South Korea aims to develop space defense capabilities after the U.S. lifted its restrictions in rocket development, hoping to catch up with the commercial space sector.

Near-Earth Object Bigger Than Statue of Liberty Will Not Harm Planet; 2021 NY1 and 17 Other Asteroids Will Fly By in September

09.03.2021 07:53 AM

In the next days, a massive near-Earth object bigger than Statue of Liberty, will pass by Earth's orbit. NASA said there's nothing to worry about.

Geomagnetic Storms: Coronal Mass Ejections This Week Could Make Bright Auroras in Some Parts of Earth

09.01.2021 23:50 PM

Geomagnetic storm watches have been issued for September 1 and 2. These storms are considered 'minor' and 'moderate.' Beautiful auroras can be seen in high-latitude areas.

Earth’s Largest Martian Rock on Display: See It up Close and Personal in Maine Starting September 1

09.01.2021 21:37 PM

The largest Mars rock on Earth has been put on display permanently at a Maine museum starting September 1. This is identified as Taoudenni 002.

Planet Nine Lurking Near Sun’s Orbit? Scientists Spot Planet Around Solar System

09.01.2021 04:20 AM

Planet Nine's orbit has been discovered, and its route around the sun has been plotted by new research. The planet is estimated to have a mass of 6.2 times that of the Earth and is 300 AU from the sun.

Stars Gobble Up Planets; Instability of Solar Systems Could Help Identify Sun-Like Stars Hosting Earth-like Planets

08.31.2021 07:19 AM

The Greek god Cronos had a horrifying reputation for eating his own children. In the same way, researchers found that some Sun-like stars gobble up their planets.

How Does Earth's Dynamics To Space Work? This Gold Bird's Eye Reveals How

08.30.2021 22:29 PM

Scientists from space saw an unusual pattern in the swathes of charged particles that band Earth's equator,

Human Mars Mission Safest Only When Less Than 4 Years at Solar Maximum

08.28.2021 00:21 AM

A new study suggests that a human mission to Mars would only be viable if less than four years and when the Sun is at its hottest.

NASA Scientists Testing Asteroid Deflection Methods To Prevent Space Rocks From Hitting Earth

08.27.2021 05:22 AM

Experts said that deflecting an asteroid, such as 101955 Bennu, could require multiple bumps from a massive human-made deflection device to prevent it from hitting Earth.

Montreal Protocol Unexpectedly Saved Earth From Significant Climate Change; What Does It Mean?

08.26.2021 22:36 PM

Climate change might have deteriorated considerably by the 2040s if the world hadn't outlawed the chemicals that damage the ozone layer with the 1987 Montreal Protocol.