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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…

2 months 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…

4 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…

4 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…

4 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…

7 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…

8 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,…

8 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

11 months ago