Earth’s water
The Meteorites That Made Earth Were Filled With Water
According to the most widely accepted scientific theory, our Solar System formed from a nebula of dust and gas roughly…
Water’s Epic Journey to Earth Began Before the Sun Formed
The origins of Earth's water is a complicated mystery that scientists have been untangling for decades. Life is impossible without…
Earth’s Water is 4.5 Billion Years Old
The origin of Earth's water has been an enduring mystery. There are different hypotheses and theories explaining how the water…
There Might Be Water On All Rocky Planets
If you asked someone who was reasonably scientifically literate how Earth got its water, they'd likely tell you it came…
Organic Matter Could Have Delivered Earth’s Water
The origin of Earth's water is a big piece of the puzzle in Earth's history. Did it come from comets…
Space Dust Delivered Water to Vesta, Could it Have Done the Same for Earth?
One of the most enduring questions about Earth regards the origins of its water. Where did it come from? One…
The Collision that Created the Moon Might Have Also Brought Water to the Early Earth
Scientists at the University of Munster have discovered that Earth got its water from a collision with Theia. Theia was…
Not all the Earth’s Water Came From Comets
We have comets and asteroids to thank for Earth's water, according to the most widely-held theory among scientists. But it's…
What Percent of Earth is Water?
The Earth is often compared to a majestic blue marble, especially by those privileged few who have gazed upon it…