Environment
Supervolcano awakening could cause global chaos
A massive supervolcano in Italy is at risk of erupting again. Scientists are scrambling to find out whether recent signs are a sign of an imminent catastrophic event.
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Space science
Life could exist on Jupiter's moon
Io is one of the hottest bodies in the solar system, with hundreds of craters and electromagnetic activity. However, some studies suggest that alien microorganisms may e…
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NASA discovered a gem mine on Mars, are aliens 'guarding' it?
The lucky Mars rover Curiosity has captured a strange image of a glowing fissure that houses a gem deposit that could be evidence of life.
Environment
America's deepest lake formed from a volcano
Crater Lake in Oregon, formed from a volcanic crater, is 592 m deep and contains crystal clear water, making it one of the 10 most impressive lakes on Earth.
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Decoding the mystery of the giant 'death hole' in Siberia
New research suggests that the region's geological conditions, coupled with the effects of climate change, led to the emergence of a series of
Oceanography
Mysterious 'life-like' creature discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean
Strange structures surrounding deep-ocean hydrothermal vents may help us explain the origin of life.
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NASA found alien remains swimming in water?
NASA's Perseverance rover has found an incredible treasure trove of life.
Space science
'Killer number 2' secretly lands on Earth amid meteorite disaster
The mysterious object has carved a crater 8km wide into the Earth's surface and could be
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NASA's Alien Hunting 'Detective' in Trouble
NASA's $2.7 billion alien life-hunting robot just rotated, shook, and used a drill to...
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NASA's Mars rover sends back surprising images
The Perseverance rover has captured new images revealing geological evidence of a fast-flowing river that once poured into Mars' Jezero Crater.
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Places not to be missed if you go to Mars in the future
Mars has towering volcanoes alongside deep valleys, many spectacular locations for future exploration.
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'Smiley Face' Could Solve Mars' Big Mystery
The European Space Agency's Mars Exploration Rover captured an interesting image on Mars, with a circular shape resembling a smiling face.
Oceanography
Decode thousands of mysterious craters on the California seabed
Thanks to underwater robots, researchers discovered more than 5,000 craters on the seafloor off the coast of California that were not caused by leaking methane gas.