Conquer Mars
Strange discovery: Mars causes erosion of Earth's oceans
Cosmic-scale interactions between celestial bodies have a direct impact on Earth's climate and geographical characteristics.
The Earth
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Discover science
Why do total solar eclipses occur more frequently in the Northern Hemisphere than in the Southern Hemisphere?
Every location on Earth is in the shadow of at least one total solar eclipse, but some places experience more of these events than others.
Discover science
Earth's ancient secrets revealed at the bottom of the Philippine sea
A 50-million-year-old geological treasure buried beneath the Philippine Sea Plate preserves fascinating data about the Earth's mantle.
Science story
Experiment to prove 'Flat Earth' in the 19th century by British writer
British writer Samuel Rowbotham once conducted the 'Flat Earth' experiment at Old Bedford River, the water channel ran straight and unobstructed for nearly 10 km.
New technology
Launching technology to 'evaporate' rocks, the US is preparing to drill the deepest hole in history: 500 degrees Celsius is nothing!
Instead of using conventional mechanical drills with metal tips, the US will use technology that has never appeared in the world.
Science story
Astronomers reveal what prompted the Earth to form the continents it is today
Unlike any other planet, the Earth's surface possesses both continents and oceans. Scientists have pointed out the factors that drove the formation of the continents as…
Science Events
What will make the Earth cool in the future?
One day, all the heat on the planet will be lost due to a mineral called Bridgmanite.
Discover science
What did the Earth look like?
This is a rather interesting question, and it was previously analyzed by Robert M. Hazen in his book
Alien
Looking at 10,000-year-old paintings, experts wonder: Could the Earth have been designed in advance?
Why does the picture on a 10,000-year-old painting look like an extraterrestrial? Maybe they came to our planet a long time ago.
Space science
Global magnetic field strength has decreased by 9%, will Earth go the same way as Mars?
Earth's magnetic field is an indispensable protective layer for life on Earth, but in recent years European scientists have been monitoring and realizing its strength is…
Space science
What if Earth was the only planet in the Solar System?
Earth is the 3rd planet in the Solar System and also the only planet where life exists, but if the planets in the Solar System suddenly disappeared, what would happen?
Science story
Why does the amount of oxygen in the Earth's atmosphere need to maintain a level of 20.9%?
Humans and many other creatures are used to living in an atmosphere with an oxygen content of 20.9-21%. So what happens if oxygen levels rise or fall suddenly?
Science story
New look at minerals, could change the way we search for life
The study also suggests that the Earth may have been ready for life to form earlier than commonly thought.
Biology
When did the first forests on Earth appear?
Plants appeared on land about 470 million years ago, but trees and forests did not form until nearly 390 million years ago.
Space science
Is the Earth showing signs of turning upside down from the inside?
A mystery in the Earth's outer core has disappeared from its old position after only 20 years, possibly related to the fact that the Earth's North Pole is drifting from…