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A new force of nature is reshaping the planet, study finds

Human societies have not just adapted to the natural world. They have steadily learned how to transform it. Drawing on…

1 week ago

This planet friendly diet could cut your risk of early death by 23%

New research from Aarhus University suggests that the updated Nordic dietary guidelines, created to support both personal health and environmental…

2 months ago

Rocky planet discovered in outer orbit challenges planet formation theory

An international group of astronomers has identified a faraway planetary system that calls into question one of the most widely…

2 months ago

An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet

Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that…

3 months ago

Scientists may have found the planet that made the Moon

Reconstructing Theia's makeup: A new study in Science identifies the most likely chemical composition of Theia, the ancient planetary body…

5 months ago

MIT finds traces of a lost world deep within planet Earth

Researchers from MIT and collaborating institutions have uncovered exceptionally rare traces of "proto Earth," the ancient precursor to our planet…

6 months ago

Astronomers stunned as fiery auroras blaze on a planet without a star

Strong Northern Lights-like activity is the standout feature of today’s weather report, which is coming at you from a strange,…

7 months ago

The disappearing planet next door has astronomers intrigued

Found using the MIRI instrument on NASA's Webb telescope, which was managed by JPL through launch, the possible planet would…

9 months ago

Mysterious Planet Nine May Still Lurk in the Outer Solar System

The concept of a large, hidden planet or planets lurking in the most distant regions of our solar system has…

9 months ago

Algae-Grown Bioplastic Passes Mars Pressure Test, Boosting Hopes for Red Planet Habitats

In a major step forward for sustainable space travel, researchers have been able to successfully grow algae inside biodegradable bioplastic,…

9 months ago