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Life Might Thrive on the Surface of Earth for an Extra Billion Years
The Sun is midway through its life of fusion. It's about five billion years old, and though its life is…
There are Plenty of Uses for Powerful Lasers in Space. But Where Should We Put Them?
Is it time for space lasers yet? Almost. As time passes, ideas that were once confined to the realm of…
Earth Might Have Had Rings Half a Billion Years Ago
Saturn is well known for its ring system and many recognise that the planets Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune also have…
A Surprise Asteroid Lit Up the Sky Over the Philippines
With all of humanity's telescopic eyes on the sky, it's rare for an asteroid to take us by surprise. But…
Asking the Big Question: Where Did Life Originate?
Where on Earth did life originate, and where else could it occur? A comprehensive answer is most likely a long…
How Vegetation Could Impact the Climate of Exoplanets
The term 'habitable zone' is a broad definition that serves a purpose in our age of exoplanet discovery. But the…
A NASA Rocket Has Finally Found Earth’s Global Electric Field
Scientists have discovered that Earth has a third field. We all know about the Earth's magnetic field. And we all…
Can Geoengineering Protect Earth’s Icesheets?
It's time to take a thorough, more serious look at using geoengineering to protect the planet's icesheets, according to a…
Our Carbon Dioxide Emissions Have a Mesmerizing Side
Our CO2 emissions are warming the planet and making life uncomfortable and even unbearable in some regions. In July, the…
More Than Half of Near Earth Objects Could Be “Dark Comets”
Next time you're visiting the seaside or a large lake, or even sipping a frosty glass of water, think about…