Earth

This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth

The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number of chromosomes…

7 months ago

Diamonds reveal hidden chemistry deep inside Earth

Diamonds from South Africa's Voorspoed mine have revealed the first natural evidence of nickel-rich metallic alloys forming deep in Earth's…

7 months ago

A weirdly shaped telescope could finally find Earth 2. 0

The Earth supports the only known life in the universe, all of it depending heavily on the presence of liquid…

8 months ago

The Earth didn’t just crack, it curved. “It sent chills down my spine!”

Dramatic CCTV video of fault slip during a recent large earthquake in Myanmar thrilled both scientists and casual observers when…

9 months ago

SpaceX Launches 26 Starlink Satellites from California to Expand Low Earth Orbit Internet Network

SpaceX has launched 26 more Starlink satellites to the ever-growing constellation of internet relay stations in low Earth orbit. The flight…

10 months ago

Soviet Venus Lander Kosmos 482 Crashes to Earth After 53 Years in Orbit

The failed Soviet Venus lander Kosmos 482 has finally met its end after a remarkable 53-year journey in Earth orbit.…

12 months ago

Astronomers Detect Methane in the Atmosphere of the Nearest T Dwarf Star to Earth

The scientists have found methane in the atmosphere of WISEA J181006.18 −101000.5, the T dwarf closest to Earth. The study…

1 year ago

‘Microlightning’ in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth

Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into the ocean but from many smaller "microlightning" exchanges among…

1 year ago

Astronaut Captures Rare ‘Gigantic Jet’ Lightning Extending 50 Miles Above Earth

A rare ‘gigantic jet' of lightning has been photographed from space, extending nearly 50 miles above the U.S. coastline. The…

1 year ago

Did Earth Create the Moon? Research Uncovers Clues About Lunar Formation

A recent investigation into the moon's formation and Earth's water origin has provided compelling insights. Researchers from the University of…

1 year ago