Supercontinents 101: Pannotia, Gondwana, and Pangea - Earth.com
Our Earth has looked radically different in the past compared to today. Supercontinents emerged and broke apart. In their wake, they profoundly changed the course of life, geology, and climate on Earth. They caused sea levels to rise and fall, volcanoes to …
Tulare Lake has returned in California after completely vanishing …
In a remarkable case of environmental reclamation, Tulare Lake – once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River – has re-emerged in the San Joaquin Valley of California after vanishing 130 years ago.
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
2024年11月21日 · Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5.
"Third state" of existence between life and death confirmed
2024年9月24日 · In science fiction movies like Frankenstein and Re-Animator, human bodies are revived, existing in a strange state between life and death.While this may seem like pure fantasy, a recent study suggests that a “third state” of existence might actually be present in …
Earth's Magnetic Field: Origin, Structure, and Impact on Humanity
Earth’s magnetic field, also known as the geomagnetic field, is a powerful, vital phenomenon that extends from the interior of the Earth into outer space, where it interacts with the solar wind, a stream of charged particles emanating from the Sun.. This magnetic field serves as a protective shield against solar radiation and plays a crucial role in many of Earth’s life-sustaining systems.
Planet Mars captured in "true" color for the first time ever
2024年1月8日 · Twenty years ago, the European Space Agency’s Mars Express embarked on a journey to the Red Planet. Today, we’re celebrating this milestone with a breathtaking mosaic of Mars, showcasing the planet’s true, diverse colors and composition in incredible detail.. This stunning visual feat, made possible by the High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) aboard Mars Express, is a fascinating deep ...
World Jellyfish Day 2024: Protecting the health of our oceans
Each year on November 3rd, World Jellyfish Day is celebrated to raise awareness about jellyfish, their ecological importance, and the challenges they face in today’s oceans.
Exoplanet found orbiting the closest star to our Sun, Barnard’s Star
2024年10月5日 · Astronomers found a new exoplanet orbiting Barnard’s Star. The planet, Barnard b, completes its orbit in 3.15 days.
The top 10 rainiest places in the world - Earth.com
2018年2月4日 · Rain patterns are shifting with Earth’s changing climate, yet some regions of the world are blessed with steady amounts of precipitation.
Milky Way galaxy map released today contains 1.5 billion objects ...
2024年9月26日 · Astronomers released today an intricate infrared map of the Milky Way, showcasing over 1.5 billion celestial bodies.