Two satellites are about to make an incredibly close pass in Earth orbit
It’s easy to imagine the area around Earth being so incredibly large that there’s no way we could ever clog it with manmade debris. Unfortunately, …
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The oldest crater on Earth was found in Australia
When we gaze out into our solar system and observe its several planets and many moons, one thing tends to be true of just about …
A bizarre humming sound inside the Earth finally has an explanation
Scientists studying our planet have a pretty good idea of what goes on up here at the surface. Understanding what’s going on deep underground or …
Jupiter keeps flinging space rocks at Earth
Jupiter has long been credited with protecting the inner solar system from pesky asteroids and other objects that could potentially cause a problem for us …
NASA’s TESS spots possible ‘second Earth’ nearby
In the exoplanet-hunting game, scientists are collecting discoveries faster than they can actually sit back and study them. There’s a lot of planets out there, …
Climate change could make us dumber… literally
Some might argue that mankind’s gradual destruction of planet Earth is proof that we’re not the smartest species around. I mean, how smart can we …
Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving at unprecedented speeds
Earlier this year, scientists revealed that Earth’s magnetic north pole is shifting faster than anyone had predicted. Polar shifts aren’t uncommon and we’ve long known …
Feast your eyes on this insane nighttime photo of Earth
NASA captures lots and lots of lovely photos of Earth being bathed in bright sunlight, but images of our planet shrouded in darkness can be …
If aliens exist, their home systems may be totally unlike our own
Earth is the only planet we know of that currently hosts life in any form. Because of that, it’s tempting to assume that, in the …
The ozone hole is smaller than ever
The hole in the ozone layer is one of the most glaring examples of how human activity has changed Earth in a negative way. Decades …
Nobody really knows if there are other ‘Earths’ out there
Are there other Earth-like planets out there in the cosmos? We simply don’t know. Scientists have been peering into space for centuries and, thanks to …
Nobel Prize winner says mankind is doomed to remain on Earth forever
Sometime within the next five years or so, NASA plans on sending humans back to the Moon. Looking to the future, NASA is laying the …
Scientists just proved that life on Earth stretches back at least 3.5 billion years
Determining how far back in Earth’s history life took root has been an immense challenge for scientists over the years. Finding fossils dating back tens …
Scientists discover entirely new mineral hiding out in South Africa
We generally have a pretty solid grasp of what kinds of materials exist in Earth’s crust, but despite centuries of study, sometimes our planet throws …
Massive rock pillar in Utah resonates with the Earth, can withstand quakes
A popular rock-climbing destination in Utah, Castleton Tower dominates the surrounding landscape, standing nearly 400 feet tall like a stone skyscraper. It’s a gorgeous sight …
When aliens spot Earth, what will they see?
Researchers have made incredible advancements in the detection and study of exoplanets in recent years, spotting literally thousands of new planets and learning tantalizing details …
A huge asteroid hurtling toward Earth will fly by us next month
Some astronomers have suggested that Earth is overdue for a large asteroid impact, and that we’re living on borrowed time until we can shore up …
It took an incredibly long time for the Earth’s poles to flip
If you’re looking for some kind of apocalyptic scenario to get anxious about, the Earth’s poles flipping is as good a nightmare as any. Scientists …
Another asteroid is hurtling toward Earth, but astronomers say it’ll miss us
If you’ve been wringing your hands and saying your goodbyes in advance of the visit from asteroid 2006 QV89 later this year, you can relax. …
Watch the total solar eclipse streak across Earth in this gorgeous satellite shot
Earlier this week, a total solar eclipse gave skywatchers in South America a very good reason to gaze at the heavens. Only a very small …
Climate change is having a devastating effect on vital organisms you can’t see
Mankind is responsible for dramatic changes to Earths’ climate that may well spell doom for our continued existence on this planet. Scientists have proven it …
Astronomers captured an image of a double asteroid as it sped past Earth
Astronomers eager to observe bizarre visitors to our neck of the Solar System were in for a real treat late last month as the rare …
Mysterious ozone-destroying pollution has been traced to China
Last year, a report surfaced that suggested someone, somewhere was producing a huge amount of an ozone-destroying chemical which had already been banned worldwide way …
Massive double asteroid will cruise by Earth later this week
Most space rocks that pass nearby Earth are solo travelers making their way around the Sun and slipping past our planet as they do so. …
Plants are doing their best to save mankind, but they can’t do it alone
We humans are great at a number of things and very, very bad at several others. For example, we’re pretty terrible when it comes to …
Radioactive remnants of decades-old nuclear bomb tests have settled on the ocean floor
Nuclear weapons testing dates back to the mid 1940s and ramped up significantly starting in the early 1950s. Several countries, including the U.S., Soviet Union, …
NASA’s TESS exoplanet hunter found its first Earth-size planet, but you wouldn’t want to visit
NASA’s TESS exoplanet hunting telescope has been on the job for less than a year, but it’s already racking up some impressive discoveries. Following the …
Americans would be more comfortable in Africa than anywhere else on Earth
If you find yourself constantly tweaking your home’s thermostat in search of the perfect temperature, you might save some time by just moving to eastern …
Killing an asteroid might be a lot harder than anyone thought
We’ve all seen Armageddon, so it’s easy to imagine that Earth could potentially be saved from a killer asteroid by a ragtag group of scientists …
This space harpoon might finally be the answer to all the junk floating around Earth
NASA and other space agencies around the world have accomplished some seriously amazing things in space, but there’s been a big price to pay for …
