Earth
Deep, Fiery Undersea Volcano Captured on Video
Ever seen fire and smoke under water before? Oceanographers using a remotely operated underwater vehicle discovered and recorded the first…
Earth’s Atmosphere Came from Outer Space
[/caption] A new study finds the gases which formed the Earth's atmosphere – as well as its oceans - did…
Jupiter – Our Silent Guardian?
[/caption] We live in a cosmic shooting gallery. In Phil Plait's Death From the Skies, he lays out the dangers…
What If Earth Had Rings?
Here's a video that poses -- and answers -- an interesting question: what would Earth look like if it had…
The Stats Are In: No Global Cooling
[/caption] The idea that the world is now cooling has been repeated in opinion columns, talk radio, pundit television and…
Picture of Earth from Space
Looking for a picture of Earth from Space? Here is a collection. [/caption] Here's a spectacular image of the earth…
Heat-Shocked Diamonds Provide New Clue of Horse-Killing Impact
[/caption] Archeologists have been divided about whether an extraterrestiral impact blasted North America about 12,900 years ago, wreaking havoc on…
Solar Cycle Triggers La Nina, El Nino-like Climate Shifts
[/caption] Researchers have discovered a link between the 11-year solar cycle and tropical Pacific weather patterns that resemble La Niña…
Ancient Domes Reveal 3.45-billion-year-old Life History
[/caption] Ancient, dome-like rock structures contain clues that life was active on Earth 3.45 billion years ago, according to new…
Prescription For Light Pollution
There's good news ahead for dark sky supporters - a real prescription for light pollution. It's called Resolution 516: Advocating…