Ocean of magma blasted into space may explain how the moon formed
Finally, a theory that explains how the moon formed that isn't too over the top.
Tag: earth
Alien-world-hunting satellite finds its first Earth-sized planet
Researchers had hoped that at least 300 of them would be the size of our home planet. Well, they found ...
This new approach to spotting incoming asteroids should keep our planet safe
"With the we can spot objects regardless of their surface color, and use it to measure their sizes ...
Planetary fragments orbiting dead star hints at what Earth’s final days might look like
The surviving fragments of planet orbiting a white dwarf have been found by a team of astronomers.
What causes the seasons?
It's all in the tilt.
Earth’s inner core became solid just in time to save the planet
Drama, suspense, plot twists -- science has it all!
Mars-sized planetary impact may have seeded ingredients for life on Earth
New insights into how life appeared on Earth -- but also possibly on other planets.
Earth has two additional ‘moons’ entirely made of dust
The huge clouds of dust closely orbiting Earth could affect the safety of future space explorations.
Earth wobbles as it spins, and humans are responsible for a third of this effect
Since the early 20th century, Earth's axis has shifted by more than 10 meters.
The Earth is flat out spherical — here’s why, and why we’re sure
The only thing flat earthers fear is sphere itself!
All this time, outer space was secretly much closer than we thought
Tricksy, tricksy space.
Earth is much more rivery than we’ve suspected, satellite data reveals
Earth's rivers cover an area roughly the size of Texas, the team reports.
The Earth had continental crust much earlier than thought — potentially life, too
The Earth's 'young' phase might have been much shorter than we assume.
The moon is moving away from Earth and this is making days longer
Early Earth had 5-hour days.
Amazing views of Earth captured by NOAA’s latest weather satellite
The level of detail is exceptional.
Making babies on Mars will be challenging and might even lead to a new species of humans
Are we ready for the biggest ethical challenges mankind has ever faced?
Despite their violent impacts, asteroids could still deposit water on Earth
Ever wondered where the water you drink truly comes from?
Japan stumbles upon massive, “semi-infinite” underwater treasure trove of rare earth elements
Cheaper smartphones ahoy!