Earth

DNA molecule survives critical entry into Earth's atmosphere

Posted in Science on 28th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Various scientists believe that DNA could certainly reach us from outer space.

A new gravity map from the Goce satellite traces ocean circulation

Posted in Science on 25th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Scientists have produced what they say is the most accurate space view yet of global ocean currents and the speed at which they move.

Roscosmos to test its Moon base on Earth

Posted in Hardware on 6th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Russian space agency Roscosmos will build a prototype of the base it plans to build on the Moon beyond 2030 on Earth.

Earths water has been present since the planets earliest days

Posted in Science on 3rd Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller

Studies of meteorite samples known to have come from the protoplanet Vesta indicate Earths surface had water much earlier than scientists previously believed.

Low oxygen 'delayed animal life on Earth'

Posted in Science on 31st Oct, 2014
by Alex Muller

There's been much debate about why animals took so long to evolve and thrive on Earth.