Earth

470 Million Year Old Meteorite Discovered In Swedish Quarry

A fossilized meteorite from a quarry in Sweden is a new type of space rock that's different from other meteors.

9 years ago

Alien Minds Part II: Do Aliens Think Big Brains are Sexy Too?

Can we assume that aliens will evolve intelligence over the eons, and will this lead to other technological civilizations? Will…

9 years ago

10 Interesting Facts About Earth

We've lived on planet Earth all of our lives, but how much does the average person know about the planet…

9 years ago

What is the Difference Between Lava and Magma?

The difference between lava and magma, which is rather important when it comes to volcanic activity and geology, is just…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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