Earth Look-A-Like Detected: Spectrographs Developed to Detect Other Planets Similar to Ours

SPACE 07.30.2021 05:12 AM

Spectrographs are built to discover other planets similar to Earth. Three teams have built these devices in search of Earth 2.0.

Magnetosphere Would Probably Not Provide Protection When the Sun Dies, What Would Happen Then?

07.29.2021 05:20 AM

Earth's magnetosphere will not be able to protect the planet during the death of the Sun, killing everyone in the process. But new life may spring from the ashes and start a new age.

‘Unusual’ Flu-Like Symptoms: Astronaut Explains Changes in His Body While on Journey Away From Earth

07.27.2021 10:45 AM

Traveling in space can lead to numerous changes to the body, specifically those that result from unusual flu-like symptoms. A United Kingdom astronaut shares some changes he felt in his body from the condition.

Momentum on Planetary Scale: What Happens When Earth Suddenly Stops Spinning?

07.25.2021 00:33 AM

Perhaps shortly after mankind knew that the Earth rotates on its axis, other people began wondering: "What happens if the Earth just stops spinning?"

Moon-Forming Disc Discovered Around Very Young 5.4 Million-Year-Old Jupiter-Like Exoplanet; Astronomers Consider Their Discovery Important

07.24.2021 00:10 AM

For the first time, a Moon-forming disc has been discovered, providing astronomers with an understanding of early planetary systems.

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

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?