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Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known world to support life, distinguished by its dynamic geology, diverse ecosystems, and vast oceans. Its atmosphere, rich in nitrogen and oxygen, helps regulate temperature and shield life from harmful radiation. Earth’s layered interior drives plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, shaping its surface over millions of years. From its magnetic field to its climate systems, Earth is a complex, interconnected system that scientists study to understand both its past and its rapidly changing present. As humanity’s only home, Earth remains at the center of environmental research, planetary science, and efforts toward sustainability.
Within an expanse of boreal forest in northwestern Alaska, two treeless stretches of sand stand…
Australia has experienced its warmest spring on record, hitting a mean temperature of 24.53°C (76.15°F),…
In mid-November, about a month before the start of summer in the southern hemisphere, the…
Wisps of pulsating aurora lights are a rare, yet magical sight. Now, scientists suggest they…
A team of international scientists led by ETH researcher Paolo Sossi has gained new insights…
An enormous iceberg, called A-68A, has made headlines over the past weeks as it drifts…
Demystifying traditional Chinese medicine for conservationists could be the key to better protecting endangered species…
Specially-adapted drones developed by a University College London-led international team have been gathering data from…
Heatwaves Pushing Mongolia’s Climate to a Tipping Point Mongolia’s semi-arid plateau may soon become as…
The Vandenberg Air Force Base, in California, US, where the Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite…
Twice as much freshwater is stored offshore of Hawai’i Island than was previously thought, according…
On November 22, 2020, Cyclone Gati became the strongest storm to hit Somalia since satellite…
Governments, UN, civil society, companies collaborate on robust new tracking and disclosure system. In a…
When he first encountered Lituya Bay in 1786, the French explorer Jean-François de Galaup La…
Scientists from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, and international collaborators demonstrated a…
A better understanding of iceberg melting and lake ice formation could provide new indicators…
Researchers climbed into moulins, which drain meltwater from the ice sheet, to better understand how…