Earth

Did We Need the Moon for Life?

Astronomers hate the Moon because it ruins perfectly good observing nights. But is it possible that we all need the…

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Monster Cat 5 Hurricane Patricia Strongest Ever Recorded Menaces Millions in Mexico; Seen from ISS

“Hurricane #Patricia approaches #Mexico. It's massive. Be careful” in this image taken by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the ISS…

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Is Jupiter Our Friend Or Enemy?

Like me, you’re probably a little ego-geocentric about the importance of Earth. It’s where you were born, it’s where you…

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The Sun

The Sun has always been the center of the Universe for humanity. However, the nature, composition and lifespan of the…

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Planet Earth

Planet Earth is the birthplace of humanity, the cradle of human civilization, and the only known planet in our Solar…

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Solar System Guide

The Universe is a very big place, and we occupy a very small corner of it. Known as the Solar…

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More Evidence That Comets May Have Brought Life to Earth

The idea of panspermia -- that life on Earth originated from comets or asteroids bombarding our planet -- is not…

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What is the Earth’s Average Temperature?

Earth is the only planet in our Solar System where life is known to exists. Note the use of the…

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