The Moon and Mercury may have more water ice than we thought
Earth’s Moon and Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun, may contain significantly more water ice than previously thought, according to a new analysis...
Ancient seawater from deep mantle rewrites Earth’s history
Research reveals that plate tectonics started on Earth 600 million years before what was believed earlier.
The remains of a microscopic drop of ancient seawater...
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Earth didn't always harbor life.
But around 4 billion years ago, something in the environment changed, and systems with biological properties began to emerge.
Many scientists...
Scientists recreate the sun’s solar wind and plasma ‘burps’ on Earth
The sun's solar wind affects nearly everything in the solar system.
It can disrupt the function of Earth's satellites and creates the lights of the...
Scientists find cold, dry planets could have a lot of hurricanes!
Hurricanes usually mean water as they use warm, moist air for fuel.
However, new simulations show they can form in extremely cold, dry climates.
A climate...
Scientists discover world’s smallest fossil monkey in Amazon jungle
A team of Peruvian and American scientists has uncovered the 18-million-year-old remains of the smallest fossil monkey ever found.
A fossilized tooth found in Peru's...
Underwater glacial melting is occurring much faster than predicted
Underwater melting of tidewater glaciers is occurring much faster than previously thought, according to a new study by researchers at Rutgers and the University...
Moon has more water ice than previously thought–it’s just buried below the surface
There may be enough water to sustain a future lunar settlement.
The polar regions of the moon may contain significantly more water ice than previously...
What does a Marsquake look like and feel like
Southern California got all shook up after a set of recent quakes.
But Earth isn't the only place that experiences quakes: Both the Moon and...
Fossil clams in Florida contain evidence of ancient meteorite
The microtektites in the fossil clams are about 2 to 3 million years old.
They are likely the remnants of one or more undocumented...
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Scientists find the major cause of autism
In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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These two types of drugs are linked to dementia
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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Scientists confirm the main cause of dementia
In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
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