Earth Was a Ball of Ice 700 Million Years Ago, Almost Completely Frozen [Study]

Medicine & Technology Feb 14, 2024

An extreme ice age turned Earth into a "Planet Ice" millions of years ago. Continue reading to learn more.

Electromagnetic Radiation and Cosmic Rays From Kilonova Could Endanger Life on Earth

Feb 07, 2024

Earth will be in danger if it happens to be in the firing line of a kilonova. Continue reading to learn more of this cosmic event.

NASA Discovers Super-Earth Planet in Habitable Zone 137 Light Years Away

Feb 05, 2024

NASA discovered the super-Earth TOI-715 b, which could potentially host alien life. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth Was Once Flat 'Like a Smartie' Before Adopting Its Modern Spherical Shape, Researchers Suggest

Feb 05, 2024

Scientists propose Earth was once flat, resembling a Smartie. This notion challenges the assumption of protoplanets' roundness in early formations; simulations indicate flattened shapes. Read on to learn more.

Is Venus Spinning the Wrong Way? Why Does Earth’s Twin Rotate Backwards?

Jan 25, 2024

Venus spins clockwise and in the opposite direction of Earth and most other planets. Continue reading to know why.

2 M-class Solar Flares to Hit Earth, Cause Radio Blackouts, Physicist Warns

Jan 24, 2024

Two solar flares will hit Earth this week, and the result will be felt on Thursday. Continue reading to learn more.

Lost 54-Million-Ton Asteroid 2007 FT3 Unlikely to Hit Earth, NASA Says

Jan 08, 2024

The lost 2007 FT3 asteroid is unlikely to hit Earth this year. Continue reading to learn what NASA said about the space rock.

What Will Happen If Earth Stops Spinning? Catastrophic Consequences of Abrupt Rotation Halt

Dec 27, 2023

Sudden Earth rotation stop at the equator could propel objects at high speeds, but polar regions may experience fewer effects. Continue reading to learn more.

Mars’ Atmosphere Swells Nearly 4 Times Its Usual Size Without Solar Wind

Dec 14, 2023

Mars' atmosphere noticeably swelled when, for two days, the solar wind stopped blowing it. Continue reading to learn more.

Green ‘Ghosts’ in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere Involves Large-Scale Electric Discharges [Study]

Dec 13, 2023

The greenish glow spotted in Earth's upper atmosphere is a phenomenon called mesospheric ghost. Continue reading to learn more about it.

12-Billion-Year-Old and Largest Water Reservoir in Universe Discovered Floating Around a Massive Feeding Black Hole

Dec 11, 2023

The farthest and largest water reservoir in the universe is reportedly floating in space. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth's Future: Will Humans Cease Before the Planet?

Dec 07, 2023

Explore Earth's timeline to its demise, entangled with cosmic events like the Sun's evolution and imminent threats from climate change and human-induced dangers.

Giant Hole in Sun Wider Than 60 Earths, 5 Times Jupiter’s Diameter Spewing Powerful Solar Wind

Dec 06, 2023

A giant coronal hole is spewing powerful solar winds that blast through the solar system. Continue reading to learn more.

Earth’s Magnetic Field Protects People From Radiation; What Happens When It Flips?

Nov 29, 2023

Earth's magnetic field shields us from radiation but can also flip and expose us to cosmic radiation. Continue reading to learn more.

NASA Shares Challenges in Continuing Venus Exploration

Nov 29, 2023

NASA's Lori Glaze offered a clear assessment of the challenges they face in exploring Venus.