Earth’s Inner core probably isn’t smooth after all, new research shows
It’s easy to look at Earth’s Inner core and imagine the texture of that solid iron ball as smooth and round. However, new research published …
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Earth just set a new record for the hottest day ever
Scientists have recorded the hottest day ever on Earth, and we hit it two days in a row. According to a report from New Scientist, …
Scientists found a mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean
You might think of Earth as a perfectly shaped sphere, especially when you look at the planet’s profile from beyond its atmosphere. Every picture we’ve …
Disturbing new NASA animation shows the Earth choking on greenhouse gas
The ongoing climate change crisis isn’t easy to forget, but NASA is here to make sure the dangerous effects of the issue are seared into …
Study finds that humans actually changed the Earth’s tilt in the past 30 years
The Earth’s tilt changed by nearly 80 centimeters (31.5 inches) between 1993 and 2010, and humanity is to blame, a new study claims. The new …
Earth’s ‘fake moon’ has been here for thousands of years
Earlier this year, astronomers discovered a quasi-moon, or “fake moon,” orbiting Earth. However, after taking a closer look, it turns out the moon — which …
See where your home was at the time of the dinosaurs using this interactive map
A new website lets users pinpoint their home city and then see where it was located during the time of the dinosaurs, as well as …
Astronomers catch a glimpse of Earth’s fate while watching a star eat a planet
Earth will not last forever. That’s a truth that astronomers have known for a long time. In fact, scientists are fairly positive they’ve determined when …
Scientists discovered a new ‘quasi-moon’ orbiting Earth
The recent discovery of a new asteroid named 2023 FW13 is more than just a passing asteroid. According to new reports, the newfound asteroid is …
An ancient structure surrounds Earth’s core, study claims
Scientists believe that Earth’s core is a massive ball of iron. However, a new discovery suggests that the Earth’s core is surrounded by an unexpected …
Mesmerizing animation shows 100 million years of history on Earth
A new animation showcasing Earth’s evolution has surfaced in a new paper published in the journal Science. The animation was created using a new model, …
Excess mercury in the atmosphere is coming from the oceans, study claims
The amount of mercury in our atmosphere is a little out of hand, and scientists may have figured out the cause. According to a new …
Earth’s satellite problem isn’t unfixable, experts say
The average distance between the Moon and Earth is 382,500 kilometers (about 237674.48 miles). As such, there’s plenty of space around our planet to warrant …
Stunning photos show rare ‘rainbow clouds’ lighting up the sky
Photographers have captured breathtaking photos of “rainbow clouds” shining in the clouds. The multi-colored clouds are known as polar stratospheric clouds (PSCs) and look similar …
Revolutionary magnetic solution instantly removes ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Scientists have devised an ingenious magnetic chemical remover that can clear dangerous “forever chemicals” from water, making it safe to drink again. Forever chemicals, which …
Earth’s inner core may have changed how it spins, new study claims
A new study published in Nature Geoscience claims that the Earth’s inner core may have changed how it spins. The inner core, which is believed …
17-pound meteorite found in Antarctica could answer questions about Earth’s formation
Meteorites look pretty when they fall through our atmosphere, but these light-show-causing space rocks can also teach us more about our planet, too. In fact, …
This is the coldest place on Earth
The coldest place on Earth could leave an ill-equipped wanderer suffering from frostbite in just two minutes. That’s because this area of the East Antarctic …
We might finally know why Earth’s north magnetic pole is moving
When you think of the North Pole’s location, you probably imagine it is the centermost point at the top of our planet. However, the North …
This rare meteorite may reveal where Earth’s water originated
71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, with oceans making up around 96.5 percent of all the water on our little planet. …
Sea levels may rise faster than previously believed if the Greenland glaciers melt
A study published in the journal Nature this month paints a terrifying image for climate change activists. According to the research, which was published on …
A hidden planet-killer asteroid could pose a threat to Earth in the future
Astronomers have discovered a hidden planet-killer asteroid that could pose a threat to Earth in the future. The asteroid, which is one of three astronomers …
A dormant volcano is waking up after sleeping for more than 800 years
An ancient and dormant volcano is waking up after nearly 800 years. The volcano, known as Mt. Edgecumbe, is found just 15 miles west of …
New research claims auroras blasted a 250-mile-wide hole in the ozone layer
The ozone layer is one of the most important parts of our planet’s atmosphere. As a result, keeping the ozone intact and with as few …
Nature’s most successful predator is smaller than you might think
When you think of nature’s most successful predator, you probably think of something big and fast, like a cheetah. But, when you really start breaking …
Depressing video shows what will happen to Earth if all the ice melts
Climate change isn’t going anywhere. Despite all the pushes and attempts to find solutions to climate change, no amount of space bubbles can save us …
This hideous 6,000-pound monstrosity is the biggest fish ever caught
A group of researchers in Portugal discovered the largest fish ever found back in 2019. The giant sunfish, which weighed over 6,000 pounds, was dead, …
Gravity is constantly shaping the Earth’s surface
A new study has revealed that gravity’s effect on Earth is constantly shaping the surface of our planet. When our planet formed, it did so …
Climate change could drive shrinking animal populations even lower, study says
Our planet is in a tight spot right now. While endeavors in space exploration are going great with the launch of the James Webb space …
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will slingshot around Earth
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is set to slingshot around the Earth very soon. The space probe, which is destined to explore the Trojan Asteroids near Jupiter, …
