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What would happen if Earth stopped spinning?

We can't feel Earth spinning and you probably take it for granted, but what would happen if it stopped spinning? We take a look at the disastrous impacts it would have.

Space · Jan 15, 2024

Which planet is closest to Earth? (Hint: There's more than 1 right answer.)

It may initially seem like a simple question, but determining which planet is closest to Earth is surprisingly tricky and can have multiple correct answers.

LiveScience · Jan 14, 2024

January's new moon welcomes Mercury as a 'morning star'

The first new moon of 2024 occurs on January 11, leaving the skies dark for stargazers to find Mercury at its most visible during its greatest separation from the sun.

Space · Jan 11, 2024

31 Facts That Took People By Surprise When They First Heard Them, As Shared Online

“Sloths can hold their breath underwater longer than dolphins.” The post 31 Facts That Took People By Surprise When They First Heard Them, As Shared Online first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 5, 2024

Alien life could thrive in Venus' acidic clouds, new study hints

A new study has found that amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — remain stable in concentrated sulfuric acid, the stuff that Venus' clouds are made of.

Space · Jan 5, 2024

Missions to the moon, Mars, Jupiter and more: These are the coolest space missions in 2024

Ambitious new missions to the moon, Venus, Jupiter and more are planned for 2024. Here is a preview of the exciting year in space ahead.

LiveScience · Jan 3, 2024

James Webb Space Telescope could look for 'carbon-lite' exoplanet atmospheres in search for alien life

If the James Webb Space Telescope detects depleted carbon dioxide in a planet's atmosphere, that could indicate water.

Space · Jan 3, 2024

1st private mission to Venus will search for alien life in clouds of sulfuric acid

The first-ever private mission Venus is slated to launch in 2025. and aims to search for signs of life in its clouds by detecting organic chemistry.

Space · Jan 3, 2024

CO2 levels in planet atmosphere could be a sign of its habitability: study

New research reveals a "habitability signature" to detect liquid water on planets, potentially aiding in the search for life.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

This Common Gas Transformed Venus From Habitable To Hellish

A new climate model reveals what might be a telltale sign of irreversible change for a planet’s atmosphere.

Inverse · Jan 2, 2024