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How heavy is the Earth's atmosphere?
Researchers calculate that Earth's atmosphere weighs about 5.15 x 10^18 kg, nearly a billion times more than the Great Pyramid of Giza.
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If the sea suddenly disappears, why do hundreds of millions of people have to urgently evacuate?
If the sea water suddenly evaporated at the same time, the Earth would fall into an unimaginable disaster. What is that?
Space science
Mysterious dark spot in Neptune's atmosphere
Astronomers have discovered a large and mysterious dark spot in Neptune's atmosphere.
Space science
Shocking discovery of 'strange object from Oort Cloud' falling in Canada
New analysis of a green fireball from the Oort Cloud that landed in Canada in February 2021 could change a host of understandings about the formation of Earth and the en…
Space science
The Truth About the Solar System's 3rd Habitable Planet
The Solar System actually has three planets in its orbit.
Space science
Is there evidence of life on Venus? Scientists discover unbelievable facts!
In the chaotic universe, Venus has long been famous for its extreme temperatures, thick atmosphere, and clouds of sulfuric acid.
Space science
Black aurora appears in the sky over Alaska
An extremely rare black aurora borealis creates an E-shaped swirl of light in this recent image taken over Alaska.
Space science
NASA catches biological signs on 1.5 billion year old planet
Something that on Earth is produced by living organisms, considered by astronomers to be one of the most valuable biosignatures, has just been revealed in the spectrum o…
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Satellite debris poses a serious threat to the atmosphere
Hundreds of defunct satellites fall through the Earth's atmosphere every year, and the number is growing rapidly.
Scientific works
World's first wind-powered CO2 capture facility
The Concho facility is expected to remove 500,000 tons of CO2 per year from the atmosphere and bury it underground, helping to combat climate change.
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How to live on Mars?
Scientists have determined the conditions needed to warm Mars enough for plants to grow.
Space science
One of the most terrifying super-Earths in the universe revealed
The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered the skies bubbling with toxic gas on a super-Earth just 35 light years away.
Environment
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at record highs
In 2023, average CO2 concentrations will be 420 parts per million (ppm), a 151% increase over pre-industrial levels.
Space science
What if humans explored Saturn?
In 2017, NASA's Cassini probe sent back the closest images of Saturn as it plunged into the planet's stormy atmosphere and yielded some amazing information.
New technology
Building a battery that can generate electricity from the atmosphere on Mars
Humanity is preparing to land and explore Mars in the next few years. But first, we need to ensure a stable energy source for the base, the rover, and a host of other ne…