Earth
30 km Wide Asteroid Impacted Australia 3.4 Billion Years Ago
Scientists in Australia have found evidence of an enormous asteroid impact about 3.5 billion years ago. But the site of…
Is Earth’s Magnetic Field Ready to Flip?
Recent data from the ESO's trio of Swarm satellites point to a weakening of the Earth's magnetic field as well…
What Are The Colors of the Planets?
When you remove all the touch-ups and filters, the planets of the Solar System look slightly different than you might…
Will Earth Survive When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant?
In billions of years, the Sun will enter its "Red Giant" phase and expand considerably. So naturally, we have to…
How Do We Terraform Saturn’s Moons?
Within the Saturn system, there are many moons which could present the opportunity terraforming. But to do so presents many…
How Do We Terraform Jupiter’s Moons?
Jupiter's four largest moons - the Galileans - have long been considered as possible sites for human habitation, and even…
When Will Earth Lock to the Moon?
The Moon is tidally locked to the Earth so it always shows us the same face. But the Earth is…
Venus Compared to Earth
Venus and Earth share many characteristics, being terrestrial planets, but are also significantly different. Here's how and where they differ...
Nearby Supernovas Showered Earth With Iron
We all know that we are "made of star-stuff," with all of the elements necessary for the formation of planets and even…
What is the Earth’s Mantle Made Of?
Like all the other terrestrial planets, (Mercury, Venus, and Mars) the Earth is made up of many layers. This is…