Space science
These dusty planets can survive life, we just can't see them
Dusty worlds like the desert planet Arrakis in the Dune novels are probably quite common in the universe. Some of them, which have large amounts of dust in the atmospher…
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Space science
New exoplanet discovered around red dwarfs
Scientists found exoplanets the size of Neptune orbiting the star AU Mic, 32 light-years from Earth.
Space science
2 super Earths and 1 'ghost of the planet' live near us
Gliese 887, one of the brightest red dwarfs seen from Earth, is harboring two large planets in the region of life.
Oceanography
Can you live in whale belly?
You've probably seen many movies as well as heard many stories about the whale adventure. Giant animals are even bigger than the house we live in.
Space science
Up to 6 billion 'Earths' are wandering in outer space
There may be as many as 36 alien races living in our galaxy, so how many planets are equivalent to Earth?
Space science
New research: There are at least 36 intelligent civilizations in the galaxy
Research published in the prestigious American astrophysics journal suggests that Earth is just one of many regions with intelligent life in the galaxy.
Space science
Stunned aquatic planet live, 'shared' with Earth
Study 53 planets in galaxies that contain the Earth and found evidence of plate tectonics and oceans that might contain life.
Biology
What happens if one day all the viruses disappear?
The disappearance of the virus will affect the evolutionary potential of all life on the planet, including humans. Without viruses, life and planets as we know them will…
Space science
Satellites leave Saturn faster and faster
The satellites gradually leave the planet they orbit around.
World Heritage
Son Doong cave is ranked in the top 7 world wonders in 2020
The world famous travel magazine CondeNastTraveler published an article introducing the 7 wonders of the world by Aaron Millar.
Space science
The mystery of the blue light strip on Mars
The European Space Agency (ESA) first observed the green band of light on Mars' atmosphere.
Conquer Mars
NASA postponed the schedule for launching robots to Mars
NASA announced the Perseverance robot will begin the journey to the red planet three days late to fix a problem.
Space science
Discovered the most violent asteroid in Solar System history
A giant asteroid about 1/7 the size of the Moon surprised astronomers with its special history.
Discover science
Only 1/5 of the planet is unexplored
Humans have explored most places on the planet. And now, according to the researchers' calculations, only one fifth of the land without ice on Earth has not been affecte…
