The theory of Panspermia states that life is spread throughout the universe through stars, comets and other objects. When life forms on one planet, impacts can send the material into space, and then carry these seeds to other worlds. For decades, scientists have debated whether this could have happened between Earth and Mars (on both … Read more
We are getting closer to finding a true Earth-like exoplanet. But finding one is only half the battle. To know for sure if we are looking at an analogue of Earth somewhere in the galaxy, we also have to image it directly. That’s the job for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), a planned space-based telescope … Read more
At the surface of the planet, sea ice across Arctic waters grows and shrinks seasonally, usually reaching its annual maximum in March. In 2026, this peak occurred on March 15, when the measurement reached 14.29 million square kilometers, which is the lowest level observed since satellite monitoring began in 1979. One of the important areas … Read more
ORLANDO, Florida – NASA’s Artemis II mission continues April 2nd wrapped theirs first day in space by testing the cameras they will use to capture spectacular images of the Earth as it slowly descends beneath them, hours before it leaves the Moon’s orbit. “It’s like going back home, you’re trying to take a picture of … Read more
You can expect an abundance of flora and fauna in tropical rainforests, colorful coral reefs or dense jungles. But many of these habitats are in a unique position to promote and maintain biodiversity, such as having a specific climate or water source, which helps support complex food chains. Not all sites have this, some are … Read more
Sign up to see the future, today I can’t miss the innovations from the edge of science and technology Scientists have long been intrigued by a large potato-shaped asteroid, called 16 Psyche, which they suspect is rich in iron – so it could be very lucrative for future asteroid mining. The 173-kilometer object, which orbits … Read more
Global population is pushing the Earth beyond its breaking point The world has exceeded its capacity to sustainably support the world’s population, with new research warning of increasing pressure on food security, climate stability and human well-being. However, slowing population growth and increasing global awareness can still give people hope. The actual sustainable population is … Read more