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It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Nov 21, 2024 · 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.
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The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is the world’s rarest marine mammal, with fewer than 10 surviving...
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Today's Image of the Day from the European Space Agency features a Copernicus Sentinel-2 photograph of Lake Maracaibo, located in the northwestern part of Venezuela.
The Anthropocene: When exactly did humans begin changing Earth?
Oct 2, 2024 · We’re living in the Anthropocene, a new geological epoch that shows just how big an impact humans have had on our planet. From changing the climate to reshaping landscapes, our influence is now on par with natural forces in driving Earth’s systems.
NASA maps Earth's ocean floors from space in stunning detail
Dec 18, 2024 · The more finely tuned view reveals intricate ridges and valleys that traditional methods missed. These fresh insights help scientists understand how underwater landforms might affect tsunami speed and direction, and whether they attract clusters of unique organisms preferring specific conditions found around submerged peaks.
Supersonic winds on a nearby exoplanet break all speed records
1 day ago · Astronomers have uncovered a remarkable wind phenomenon on WASP-127b, a gas giant planet that is more than 500 light-years from Earth. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) in Chile, scientists have detected supersonic jetstream winds hurtling around the planet’s equator at astonishing speeds of …
Satellites detect hidden magnetic signals in Earth's oceans
22 hours ago · Data from the European Space Agency’s Swarm mission has revealed a fascinating discovery. Researchers have found that faint magnetic signals created by ocean tides can help map magma distribution beneath the seabed. These signals could also provide insights into long-term changes in global ocean ...
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