11
May
Google Timelapse reveals an altered Earth
The search giant has teamed up with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to create a stunning time-lapse look at humanity’s effect on Earth over 28 years.
11
May
Google Timelapse reveals an altered Earth
The search giant has teamed up with NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey to create a stunning time-lapse look at humanity’s effect on Earth over 28 years.
23
Apr
EKG for the planet: New ecology network to monitor Earth’s health
The system will be fully operational by 2017 and is expected to continue its research for 30 years.
01
Mar
This unearthly, reddish river in southwestern Spain is unlike any you’ve ever seen before. The water gets its coloration from iron dissolved in the water, and is notable for being extremely acidic. This may not sound like a suitable place to find life, but living in the bizarre waters of Rio Tinto are extremophile aerobic microorganisms that feed on the iron and sulphide minerals plentiful in the river.
Scientists now believe that these conditions could be the perfect analogue to what happens when liquid water flows on other planets or moons, such as on Mars or perhaps on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. If life can survive under these conditions here on Earth, then it’s possible that it also has survived elsewhere, making Rio Tinto an important case study into astrobiology.
04
Jan
06
Dec
Stunning new images of Earth at night
The NOAA uses nighttime light photographs to examine population and urbanization changes around the planet.
24
Nov
Gravity-mapping satellite taking a closer look at Earth
Mapping the Earth’s gravity helps to conduct precise measurements of sea-level changes and the mass of polar ice sheets.
03
Nov
Leaks found in Earth’s protective shield
The magnetosphere is the planet’s first line of defense against the solar wind.
04
Sep
Could a planet-destroying superweapon ever be built?
Over a trillion tons of antimatter would be needed to wipe out Earth.
