Earth
MIT study says that there is little risk of Earth's goemagnetic field flipping soon
Posted in Science on 1st Dec, 2015
by Alex Muller
Previous research had predicted an imminent flip that would leave life on Earth temporarily un-shielded from space radiation.
A new study challenges assumptions about the origins of Earth's water
Posted in Science on 15th Nov, 2015
by Alex Muller
If the new hypothesis is correct, it could mean better prospects of finding other rock-and-ocean worlds throughout the galaxy.
Most Earth-like worlds have yet to be born, says new NASA study
Posted in Science on 21st Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
There should already be 1 billion Earth-sized worlds in the Milky Way galaxy. That estimate skyrockets when you include the other 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe.
A surprise asteroid will give Earth a safe halloween flyby
Posted in Science on 19th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The asteroid was discovered less than two weeks ago using the Pan-STARRS array in Hawaii and is the largest object to so closely approach our planet in recent times.
Elon Musk: We need to leave Earth as soon as possible
Posted in Science on 12th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
If something catastrophic happens one day, like a nearby star exploding, we may all get vaporized. Musk says we can't afford to wait around and find out.