Earliest Land Plants 400 Million Years Ago Possibly Modified Earth's Climate Regulation

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 07.19.2021 05:54 AM

In a recently published study, researchers recently showed the arrival of the first land plants roughly 400 million years ago may have changed the way this planet is naturally regulating its own climate.

5 Ways of Shark Conservation: NASA's Earth-Observing Satellites Help in Nature Maintenance

07.18.2021 21:53 PM

As scientists at various institutions are directly focusing on shark conservation, the Earth-observing satellites of NASA collect important information about the habitat of sharks, the ocean, in particular.

Why Is Venus So Bright? Here's How Its Proximity to Earth, Highly Reflected Clouds Affects It

07.14.2021 07:12 AM

Both Jupiter and Mars are bright planets, but neither of them could compare to the brightness of Venus. It is easily visible from the Earth and at times shines even brighter than usual. So, how did this neighboring world become so bright?

Mars, Venus, Moon Conjunction: Look Up and Catch a Celestial Treat in the Night Sky

07.13.2021 22:33 PM

From July 11 to 14, the young Moon will guide stargazers to a celestial treat when Mars and Venus come close together during the planetary conjunction when celestial bodies align.

Four Newly Discovered Exoplanets Could Give Insights to Earth's Teenage Life

07.13.2021 22:10 PM

Astronomers have discovered four nearby exoplanets which they hope will help scientists learn about Earth's poorly understood teenage years.

NASA, Purdue Team Fly Miles Above Earth up to 70,000 Feet, to Study Data on North American Monsoon Season

07.13.2021 21:52 PM

NASA recently flew higher than other platforms at heights of almost 70,000 feet, double that of most commercial flights, to investigate atmospheric and planetary science, among other applications.

Venus Crust Broken? Large Blocks Moving Like Sea Ice Seen on Planet Showing Proof of Geological Activity

07.13.2021 08:08 AM

New research suggests that Venus' crust is broken into large dark reddish-purple blocks that are moveable like how sea ice behaves. Researchers think the activity in the planet's mantle could be the cause.

Solar Storm Heading Towards Earth Likely to Hit Soon; How Does It Affect Someone's Health?

07.12.2021 22:55 PM

The storm can also lead to a blackout of high-frequency radio communication for nearly an hour in vast areas.

Winchcombe Meteorite Officially Classified as 'Extremely Rare Space Rock' Worth Almost $140,000

07.12.2021 07:15 AM

Winchcombe meteorite fell on Earth in February in Cotswolds and is now classified as an extremely space rock worth almost $140,000. Scientists hope it could provide clues to life in space.

Exoplanets With "Goldilocks Zone" Could Host Life, NASA Suggests

07.12.2021 00:01 AM

Planets which are tilted on their axis, like Earth, are more capable of evolving complex life. This finding will help scientists refine the search for more advanced life on exoplanets.

'Finding Prospero': Skyrora Launches Challenge to Find the Best Way to Retrieve This 1st and Only UK Spacecraft

07.09.2021 23:25 PM

Skyrora, an Edinburgh-based rocket firm has recently issued a challenge called "Finding Prospero," to find a way to retrieve the Prospero satellite.

Caltech: Rare Type of Stellar Grain Discovered, Scientists Explain More About Water’s Origin on Earth

07.09.2021 21:59 PM

Scientists have recently discovered a rare type of star dust whose structure specifies that it formed during a rare form of nucleosynthesis and could shed new light on water's history on Earth.

Largest X-Class Solar Flare: Why It is Impossible for "Killer Solar Flare" to Destroy Earth

07.07.2021 02:25 AM

Some people worry that a gigantic "killer solar flare" could hurl enough energy to destroy Earth. But these are not powerful enough to physically destroy Earth.

2.7-Billion-Year-Old Diamonds Proves That Life-Giving Elements Appeared Shortly After Earth Was Formed

07.06.2021 06:30 AM

Ancient diamonds showed that the basic chemical composition of Earth's atmosphere remained the same for at least 2.7 billion years ago, suggesting that life-giving elements appeared soon after the planet's formation and have remained constant since then.

Aphelion 2021: What to Expect When Earth Is at Its Furthest from the Sun

07.04.2021 22:17 PM

Aphelion day this year is coming. It is the time when Earth is at its furthest from the Sun just two weeks after the June solstice. So, what will happen during this time?

Earth's Cryosphere Shrinking by 33,000 Square Miles Annually: How Does Ice Sheet Melting Impact the Planet?

07.02.2021 01:24 AM

On average, climate change has shrunk the Earth's cryosphere by about 33,000 square miles every year from 1979 to 2016. What could the melting of ice sheets mean to the planet?

Oldest Person on Blue Origin: 82-Year-Old Wally Funk Will Go to Space With Jeff Bezos; Who is She?

07.02.2021 00:34 AM

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, announced earlier today that Wally Funk, one of the aviators of "Mercury 13" is joining him for a ride on his space company, Blue Origin's first crewed mission.

Solar System Is Expecting a Visitor From the Oort Cloud Soon; Could It Be Among the Largest Comets Yet?

06.27.2021 23:47 PM

Estimated to be 100–200 kilometers across, the unusual wandering comet from the Oort Cloud will make its closest approach to the Sun in 2031.

Earth's Atmosphere Seems to be 'Unique', No Other Exoplanets Could Compare

06.25.2021 22:03 PM

Earth's atmosphere could truly be rare. A study suggests that not many exoplanets could have similar or almost the same biosphere that Earth has due to a unique process that supports life.

Did Radio Waves From Earth Reach More Than 1,700 Star Systems? Here's What Experts Say

06.24.2021 00:09 AM

More than 1,700 nearby stars could have seen Earth and potentially detected life here, and four of those stars are known to possess rocky planets of their own.

NASA Juno Spacecraft Captures Astonishing Photos of Earth

06.22.2021 23:05 PM

During the flyby on 9 October 2013, the “JunoCam” on board the probe captured these stunning images of our planet from space.