The precursor of our planet, the proto-Earth, formed within a time span of approximately 5 million years, shows …
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Environment
As Our Planet Gets Greener, Plants Are Slowing Global Warming
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesAn international team of researchers says findings reveal a daunting outlook for our changing climate. Chi Chen, a …
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A new paper quantifying small levels of iodine in Earth’s stratosphere could help explain why some of the …
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Space
Meteorite Contains Oldest Material on Earth: 7-billion-Year-Old Stardust
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesStars have life cycles. They’re born when bits of dust and gas floating through space find each other …
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Environment
Earth’s Magnetic Song Recorded for the First Time During a Solar Storm
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesData from ESA’s Cluster mission has provided a recording of the eerie “Earth’s magnetic song” that Earth sings …
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Does the surface of the Earth, part of the tectonic plates, move because of motion in the mantle, …
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Most people only ever encounter rubidium as the purple color in fireworks, but the obscure metal has helped …
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Space
More Known on Magnetic Fields That Surround the Earth and Other Planets
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesVast rings of electrically charged particles encircle the Earth and other planets. Now, a team of scientists has …
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Powering a massive biosphere on Earth, photosynthesis is the light-mediated reaction that converts carbon dioxide and water to …
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The huge magnetic field that surrounds the Earth, protecting it from radiation and charged particles from space — …