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www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
US news

A landslide linked to climate change rang' the Earth for 9 days, researchers say

The unusual seismic signal was caused by a massive avalanche in Greenland, linked to climate change effects. [ more ]
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Futurism
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Scientists Detect Mysterious Torus-Shaped Structure in Earth's Core

Discovery of a doughnut-shaped structure in Earth's core may provide insights into its magnetic field and light element concentration. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Mysterious 'donut' structure is discovered hidden inside Earth's core

A newly discovered donut-shaped region in the Earth's outer core helps generate the planet's crucial magnetic field.
This structure contributes to the stirring of liquid metal, essential for sustaining life on Earth. [ more ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Scientists Detect Mysterious Torus-Shaped Structure in Earth's Core

Discovery of a doughnut-shaped structure in Earth's core may provide insights into its magnetic field and light element concentration. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 weeks ago
OMG science

Mysterious 'donut' structure is discovered hidden inside Earth's core

A newly discovered donut-shaped region in the Earth's outer core helps generate the planet's crucial magnetic field.
This structure contributes to the stirring of liquid metal, essential for sustaining life on Earth. [ more ]
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#planetary-science
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
OMG science

More water worlds than we thought might support life

Excess water on an exoplanet could inhibit the development of life, but deeper water may enable habitability despite high-pressure conditions.
New understandings of planetary formation suggest that exoplanets might be more complex in their water distribution than previously thought. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Vast doughnut' discovered in molten metal of Earth's core

A doughnut-shaped structure in the outer core affects seismic wave travel and is crucial for Earth's magnetic field. [ more ]
Ars Technica
3 weeks ago
OMG science

More water worlds than we thought might support life

Excess water on an exoplanet could inhibit the development of life, but deeper water may enable habitability despite high-pressure conditions.
New understandings of planetary formation suggest that exoplanets might be more complex in their water distribution than previously thought. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Vast doughnut' discovered in molten metal of Earth's core

A doughnut-shaped structure in the outer core affects seismic wave travel and is crucial for Earth's magnetic field. [ more ]
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time.com
1 month ago
OMG science

An Iceland Volcano Erupts Again But Spares the Nearby Town of Grindavik For Now

The sixth volcanic eruption in Grindavik since December is localized and does not threaten residents, despite strong seismic activity. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Sicily's Mount Etna erupts, closing Catania airport DW 08/15/2024

Mount Etna's eruption led to significant flight cancellations at Catania airport due to volcanic ash making the runway unusable. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Southern California is seeing more quakes in 2024 than it has in 20 years

Southern California is experiencing a normal uptick in earthquakes after a 20-year quiet period, but this does not increase the risk of larger quakes. [ more ]
www.livescience.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Mars Hides Colossal Ocean Deep Below Its Surface

Mars may have a hidden ocean with potential to support life. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
OMG science

An extinct branch of the Nile explains the enigmatic location of the Egyptian pyramids

Ancient Egyptian pyramids were likely built near an extinct branch of the Nile, which served as a river transport superhighway. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
OMG science

Exactly How Much Life Is on Earth?

The number of living cells on Earth is estimated to be a million trillion trillion, making it greater than the number of stars in the universe or grains of sand on our planet.
The calculation of the number of living cells allows for a benchmark in comparative planetology and raises questions about the possibilities of life on other planets. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

Daily briefing: Zircons rewrite history of plate tectonics

Plate tectonics may have started earlier than previously thought [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
OMG science

The Earth's core is slowing down

The Earth's inner core has been confirmed to be backtracking, slowing down in relation to the planet's surface. [ more ]
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