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The Mediterranean Sea could disappear
Oceanography

The Mediterranean Sea could disappear

As the Earth's two major tectonic plates collide, it is likely that the Mediterranean Sea will be wiped off the map in the future.

November 22, 2024
Britain's oldest satellite mysteriously moves
Space science

Britain's oldest satellite mysteriously moves

Skynet-1A, a British satellite launched in 1969 and now defunct, was confusing because it was not in the right place for Earth's gravity to pull it down.

November 22, 2024
Life could exist on Jupiter's moon
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…

November 22, 2024