Life on Earth may have started by several trillion Lightning Strikes
A new study suggests that lightning created an essential element available to organisms in habitable environments, on Earth and elsewhere.
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Kepler found New Planets better than Earth
The Kepler Telescope was built for one purpose: To look at a certain patch in the Milky Way in search of exoplanets.
Earth’s Magnetic Field Flipped 42,000 Years Ago
Earth’s magnetic field flipped 42,000 years ago, creating dramatic consequences.
These Pools Help Support Half the People on Earth
What are these electric blue ponds in the middle of the Utah desert? And why do they keep changing color?
Earth is losing 1.3 trillion tonnes of Ice a year
Scientists confirm that the speed of ice loss is increasing and our planet is losing 1.3 trillion tonnes a year.
The History of Earth into Perspective
The Earth is really, really old. Over 4 1/2 billion years old, in fact. Watch to see where Earth’s major events would fall on a timeline stretching
Earth may be surrounded by Hairy Dark Matter
This illustration shows Earth surrounded by theoretical filaments of dark matter called “hairs.” The solar system might be a lot hairier than we thought.
Airbus to bring first Mars samples to Earth
Airbus to create the Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) for Mars Sample Return (MSR) to Earth.
What If a Needle Hits the Earth at the Speed of Light?
This is what happens if a needle hits the Earth at the speed of light.
Some Exoplanets may be better for Life than Earth
Earth is not necessarily the best planet in the universe, especially in our days.