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16Apr

Scientists Uncover New Evidence that Questions Existing Theories About How Water First Appeared on Earth

The meteorite used in this study—LAR12252—when it was discovered in Antarctica. Credit: The ANSMET (ANtarctic Search for METeorites) Program, Case Western Reserve University and University of Utah.Researchers at the University of Oxford have uncovered compelling evidence about the origins of Earth's water. By analyzing a rare meteorite type known as an enstatite chondrite—chemically similar...

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26Mar

Researchers Challenge Their Own Findings by Generating Power From Earth’s Rotation

Credit: PixabayResearchers harness tiny voltage from Earth's rotation, revealing a potential new energy source.The foundation for this research dates back to 2016 when Princeton astrophysicist Christopher Chyba and JPL planetary scientist Kevin Hand initially argued that such energy generation was impossible. However, as they revisited their own conclusions, they began to question the assumptions...

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13Jan

Unusual Blobs Detected Deep Within Earth in Surprising Locations

Credit: DepositphotosWaves rippling from Earth's core provide valuable clues about its composition and the distribution of its materials.Researchers from ETH Zurich and Caltech have used seismic waves to uncover unexpected chunks of Earth's plates in surprising locations. For over a century, geologists have mapped Earth's interior by analyzing how seismic signals travel at different...

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03Jan

Northern Lights May Illuminate the New Year After Intense Solar Eruptions

Multiple flares recorded on the Sun. (NOAA)As Earth completes another orbit around the Sun, a storm brewing in space may soon illuminate our skies with a breathtaking display of auroras.On December 29 and 30, the Sun unleashed a series of dramatic events, including massive eruptions, powerful flares, and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), potentially aimed in...

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24Sep

X-rays May Help Divert Hazardous Asteroids Heading toward Earth

A new study demonstrates a possible way to deflect an Earthbound asteroidDepositphotosAsteroids pose a serious threat to Earth, as history has shown – just ask the dinosaurs. Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have now demonstrated a potential method for diverting a dangerous asteroid using X-rays.NASA's Current Defense MeasuresNASA has already taken proactive steps to...

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18Sep

Earth May Have Had a Ring Like Saturn – and It Caused Havoc

An artist's impression of Earth with a ring – a phase suggested by new evidenceOliver HullNew Evidence of Earth's Potential Ring SystemSaturn's rings are famous, but new evidence suggests that Earth might have also had a ring at some point in its history. This ring would have caused significant impacts on the surface.We...

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02Sep

NASA Finds New Global Energy Field Around Earth

NASA/Conceptual Image Lab, Wes Buchanan, and Krystofer KimNASA scientists have confirmed the existence of a third global energy field encircling Earth, known as the ambipolar electric field. This newly discovered field plays a crucial role in propelling charged particles into space from the poles.Historical Context and Existing FieldsTraditionally, Earth’s global energy fields have been...

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25Jul

Monday Broke Sunday’s Record as the Hottest Day on Earth

Earth has sweltered through its hottest day on record this weekDepositphotosEarth experienced its hottest day on record twice this week. According to data from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), Sunday initially set the record for the highest global average temperature since records began in 1940, only for Monday to surpass it.On Sunday, July...

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16Apr

Unraveling Earth’s Cleanest Air Mystery

Credit: PixabayThe Southern Ocean is celebrated for its pristine air quality, long an enigma until recent findings shed light on the mystery.The cleanliness isn't solely due to limited human activity. While the region sees minimal industrial chemical use and fossil fuel burning, natural sources like sea salt from spray or wind-driven dust also contribute.Aerosols,...

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