Earth
What is the Rotation of the Earth?
We all know that planet Earth rotates on its axis as well as around the Sun. But this period yields…
Sun-Like Star Shows Magnetic Field Was Key For Early Life On Earth
By studying the star Kappa Ceti, researchers have determined that the young Sun in our solar system was a much…
DSCOVR Captures EPIC Views of the March 2016 Eclipse
On March 8, 2016 (March 9 local time) the Moon briefly blocked the light from the Sun in what was…
Dinosaur Killer Chicxulub Crater To Be Drilled For First Time
Scientists will drill down into the site of the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact site to understand how life on Earth recovered.
How Dense Are The Planets?
The planets of our Solar System vary considerably in terms of density, which is crucial in terms of its classification…
Russia’s New Ballistic Missiles to be Tested on Asteroids
Russian scientists say design work has already begun on missiles designed to destroy incoming asteroids.
Weekly Space Hangout – Feb. 5, 2016: Dr. Or Graur
Host: Fraser Cain (@fcain) Special Guest: Dr. Or Graur, Research Associate at the Center for Cosmology and Particle Physics at…
Jupiter Not the Planetary Protector We Thought it Was?
Far from being a deflector shield that protected Earth from comets, a new study shows that Jupiter may have directed…
Earth From Afar Would Look Only 82% Right For Life
How habitable would Earth look from a distant point in the Milky Way? As it turns out, there's only an…
The Orbit of the Planets. How Long Is A Year On The Other Planets?
Here on Earth, a year lasts roughly 365.2 days. But on the other planets in our Solar System, things get…