What caused Mars to dry out? A new study provides clues
Report debunks theory that loss of atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible
Discovery of two new giant radio galaxies offers fresh insights into the universe
They are about 62 times the size of the Milky Way but are fainter than some others the same size
A mysterious ring on a dwarf planet is puzzling astronomers
Quaoar, which revolves the Sun beyond Neptune, has a ring that is too far out according to current theories
Our actions, a product of probability & determinism, can effect change
Humans retain the potential to influence their fate, particularly in the near future
Six of 9 planetary boundaries have been breached because of human activities: Study
The study results show that humans have caused a breach in our planet’s safe climate and land system in 1988 and are now facing a risk of …
Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
What extra details are lurking in the poorly imaged half of Pluto?
This does not imply immediate disaster but raises the risk of setting processes in motion that will likely irreversibly change overall …
On Earth Day 2024, India should seriously consider fortifying its health system against climate-induced challenges
The escalating impact of climate change on public health and India’s diverse and vulnerable population magnifies the stakes for urgent action
Simply Put: Earth Day reminder
Land the size of South America will be degraded if current trends continue: UN Report
We cannot afford to continue taking land, our most valuable asset, for granted, says UNCCD chief
World lost 68% vertebrates in 1970-2016: WWF
Freshwater wildlife down 84%; Latin America, the Caribbean particularly hit
Nairobi INC-3: A job half-done?
Intergovernmental meet to devise a global instrument to end plastic pollution results in a draft for more discussions
Venus: could it really harbour life? New study springs a surprise
It may be that astrobiologists searching for life beyond Earth now have an additional atmospheric biosignature about which to argue
Fresh twist in Moon’s genesis; lunar body likely formed within hours after collision
Moon’s composition is similar to Earth and not Mars or other objects in the solar system
Scientist who called mysterious Oumuamua object alien probe explains why
Abraham Loeb, one of the Harvard scientists who came up with this theory, talks about this extraordinary conclusion and the media frenzy it generated
‘Earth Overshoot Day’ has shifted back to July 29
This means humanity has used all biological resources that the Earth regenerates during the entire year by July 29, the same date as in 2019
Earth’s early evolution: Fresh insights from rocks formed 3.5 billion years ago
Singhbhum Craton’s unique geological features, including its greenstone belts, provide invaluable information about Earth’s surface …
Carl Sagan detected life on Earth 30 years ago — here’s how his experiment is helping us search for alien species today
A strong case for life elsewhere will likely require a combination of mutually supporting evidence
Scientists detect two water worlds 218 light years away
Study of the twin planets shows exoplanets are more diverse; new planet in same system discovered
Simply Put: Earth Day 2024
NASA tests autonomous drill to explore signs of life on Mars
The drill can operate without real-time human input. If it gets stuck, it can also dislodge itself
Great Green Wall: How funding can help Sahel fight desertification again
Great Green Wall project on a slow track due to funds crunch; President of France Emmanuel Macron announces $14 billion to scale up work
Does space weather cause flight delays? New study spots links
Flight delay problems can be relieved to some extent if flight scheduling reasonably considers space weather effects
The afterglow of an explosive collision between giant planets may have been detected in a far-off star system
If confirmed, the observation will open a window into how planets form
A chunk of space rock may hold clues to origin of Earth
Materials like Ryugu space rock make up 5% of the planet’s mass, likely helped make planet habitable, finds study
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