Earth
News and Articles covering Early Earth Core, Earth Magnetic field reversals, Earth Atmosphere, Ozone Layer, Earth’s Iron Sulfur Saltwater Quartz crystals, Planetary Oceans, Aurora, Mantle, Giant Asteroids, Acid Rain
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Nov 27, 2011Scientists know that the liquid outer core of the Earth consists mostly of iron, but the other elements present remain unknown. New research shows that oxygen is not present in the outer core.
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Nov 27, 2011Scientists know that the liquid outer core of the Earth consists mostly of iron, but the other elements present remain unknown. New research shows that oxygen is not present in the outer core.
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Nov 19, 2011Earth's geological record holds clues about supervolcano eruptions that may have had profound effects on the evolution of life. However, there is no evidence that such a supereruption is imminent.
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Oct 19, 2011Measurements from NASA's Terra spacecraft have been used to improve the most complete digital topographic map of Earth.
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Sep 27, 2011A new study demonstrates how salty water and gases transfer from the atmosphere into the Earth's interior. The research provides new insight into the evolution of our planet. Studying the physical processes of Earth can help astrobiologists understand what makes a planet habitable.
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Sep 27, 2011A new study demonstrates how salty water and gases transfer from the atmosphere into the Earth's interior. The research provides new insight into the evolution of our planet. Studying the physical processes of Earth can help astrobiologists understand what makes a planet habitable.
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Sep 19, 2011New research shows that oceanic crust can make its way right down to the lower mantle (deeper than 660km) and then be transported back to the surface.
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Sep 19, 2011New research shows that oceanic crust can make its way right down to the lower mantle (deeper than 660km) and then be transported back to the surface.
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Sep 1, 2011Now on its way to Jupiter, NASA's Juno spacecraft has taken time to capture images of Earth and the Moon.
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Aug 19, 2011Using measurements from space, scientists have confirmed that, although the surface of the Earth is constantly changing, the planet is not expanding.