Beetles shared Earth with dinosaurs Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Beetles first appeared on Earth at the same time as the earliest dinosaurs but turned out to be much better survivors, a new evolutionary study has shown. Today, there are an estimated 350,000 known species of beetle on Earth, and probably several million more yet to be discovered, say scientists. The insects account for about a quarter of all life forms on the planet.
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Google Earth launches interactive 3D moon atlas to celebrate Apollo landings Posted: 4 months ago by AutumnLotus
It’s exactly forty years ago today that Neil Armstrong took man’s first step on the moon.
And to mark the historic occasion Google Earth has taken the same leap in cyberspace.
The search engine leader today launched Moon in Google Earth, an interactive 3D atlas of the moon which allows space fans to take their very own virtual steps on the surface of our closest satellite.
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Research shows dinosaurs coexisted with ancestors Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
A new study says dinosaurs shared the Earth for millions of years with the species that were their ancestors.
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The Flat Earth Society Posted: 3 years ago by TheStep
Whether or not you believe in a flat earth or a spherical one, this should still give you a chance to read about flat earth theory and post your views.
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Top 10 Most amazing facts about the Earth Posted: 2 years ago by ubikuor
1. Gravity is not the same over the surface of the Earth, 2. Atmosphere 'escapes', 3. The Earth is slowing down...
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Japan Captures HDTV of Full Earth "Rise" from Lunar Orbit Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The Japanese lunar orbiter "Kaguya" saw earth, moon and sun line up on April 6, 2008 and captured another "Earth-rise" and "Earth-set" HDTV video - this time when the Earth was full.
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Cutting-edge Computing Helps Discover Origin Of Life On Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The UK’s national computing grid, along with their counterparts in the US (TeraGrid) and Europe have helped UCL (University College London) scientists shed light on how life on earth may have originated.
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Venus Express searching for life – on Earth Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Scientists using ESA’s Venus Express are trying to observe whether Earth is habitable. Silly, you might think, when we know that Earth is richly stocked with life. In fact, far from being a pointless exercise, Venus Express is paving the way for an exciting new era in astronomy.
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The flat earth society Posted: 2 years ago by glik
The Flat Earth Society considers the notion of a round earth to be a conspiracy.
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New Cloak of Plasma Found Around Earth Posted: 12 months ago by AutumnLotus
A detailed analysis of the measurements of five different satellites has revealed the existence of warm cloak of plasma around Earth. This newfound feature is part of the magnetosphere, a shield of magnetic fields and electrically charged particles that surround and protect Earth from the onslaught of the solar wind.
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Secret Places of the Earth Posted: 3 years ago by tundramonkey
Google Earth has some amazing and interesting images to be found. Here are a few, shown in video form (if you can ignore the cheesy music).
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Journey to the center of the Earth -- Scientists explain tectonic plate motions Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The first direct evidence of how and when tectonic plates move into the deepest reaches of the Earth is published in Nature today. Scientists hope their description of how plates collide with one sliding below the other into the rocky mantle could potentially improve their ability to assess earthquake risks.
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Key To Life Before Its Origin On Earth May Have Been Discovered Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
An important discovery has been made with respect to the mystery of "handedness" in biomolecules. Researchers found that some of the possible abiotic precursors to the origin of life on Earth have been shown to carry "handedness" in a larger number than previously thought. They studied the organic materials of a special group of meteorites that contain among a variety of compounds, amino acids that have identical counterparts in terrestrial biomolecules.
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Earth: A Borderline Planet for Life? Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Our planet is changing before our eyes, and as a result, many species are living on the edge. Yet Earth has been on the edge of habitability from the beginning. New work shows that if Earth had been slightly smaller and less massive, it would not have plate tectonics-the forces that move continents and build mountains. And without plate tectonics, life might never have gained a foothold on our world.
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Space Rocks Could Reseed Life on Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Asteroid and comet impacts on Earth can cause catastrophic extinction events. They can also bring life back, new research shows.
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Real Life Canvas Earth Posted: 3 years ago by 2manyusernames
A combination of roads and some storm damage to trees created a very realistic Canvas-Earth type picture.
For those who don't aren't familar with the term, "Canvas Earth":
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Ancient diamonds unlock secrets of early Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Diamonds more than 4 billion years old -- nearly as old as the Earth itself -- have been discovered in Western Australia, giving scientists vital clues about the early history of our planet.
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Plant life saved Earth from an icy fate Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Besides the obvious benefits they bring, it looks like we owe our very existence to plants, which helped prevent the Earth from freezing over during the past 25 million years.
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Life's ingredients may have 'sprinkled' on Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Some crucial ingredients for life on Earth may have formed in interstellar space, rather than on the planet's surface. A new computer model indicates clouds of adenine molecules, a basic component of DNA, can form and survive the harsh conditions of space, and possibly sprinkle onto planets as the stars they orbit travel through a galaxy.
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Electrified Deep Earth Changing Length of Day Posted: 2 years ago by h2so4hurts
Tiny changes to the length of days on Earth may be due to a mineral in the deep Earth that conducts electricity at high rates, a new study says.
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Mars 'Pregnancy Test' Orbits Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
A new experiment similar to a pregnancy test but designed to search for signs of life on Mars is now exposed to the vacuum of space above Earth. Chip contains samples that glow if they encounter life-critical compounds.
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