Planet Mars captured in "true" color for the first time ever
Jan 8, 2024 · Marvelous Mars in true, full color. Typically, the HRSC captures the Martian surface from about 300 kilometers up, focusing on areas around 50 kilometers wide. However, this new mosaic adopts a different approach. To encompass a broader view, the camera collected 90 images from higher altitudes, ranging between 4,000 to 10,000 kilometers.
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Tulare Lake has returned in California after completely vanishing …
Feb 22, 2024 · In a remarkable case of environmental reclamation, Tulare Lake – once the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River – has re-emerged in the San Joaquin Valley of California after vanishing 130 years ago. This resurgence, triggered by a series of atmospheric rivers over California in 2023, marks a significant moment not only ...
It's official: Earth now has two moons - Earth.com
Oct 6, 2024 · Earth.com staff writer. Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably heard somewhere that Earth was going to get a second moon. Well, we can now confirm that Earth now officially has two moons after capturing asteroid 2024 PT5. On Sunday, September 29, our planet captured the tiny asteroid named 2024 PT5, turning it into a temporary mini-moon.
The top 10 rainiest places in the world - Earth.com
Feb 4, 2018 · With rain falling up to three weeks straight, Cherrapunji accumulates over 463 inches of rain each year. Tutendo, Colombia, South America. Two rainy seasons dump an average of 463 inches of rain in Tutendo, and nearby Quibdo is considered to be the wettest city in the world. Cropp River, New Zealand. An incredible 453 inches of rain fills this ...
"Third state" of existence between life and death confirmed
Sep 24, 2024 · In science fiction movies like Frankenstein and Re-Animator, human bodies are revived, existing in a strange state between life and death. While this may seem like pure fantasy, a recent study suggests that a “third state” of existence might actually be present in modern biology. According to the researchers, this third state occurs when ...
Consciousness may stem from unseen dimensions beyond our …
Sep 21, 2024 · Earth.com staff writer. Consciousness has long intrigued thinkers, from ancient philosophers to contemporary neuroscientists. It is a complex phenomenon we encounter daily, yet we often find it difficult to fully define or comprehend. This elusive aspect of our existence encompasses our thoughts, emotions, perceptions, and self-awareness.
Ancient human ancestors actually did live with dinosaurs, …
An astonishing new study concludes that human ancestors survived the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs. This fact, and other new insights into the timeline of animal evolution, are rocking the scientific community.
Air pollution alters the atmosphere in the remote Arctic
Sep 26, 2024 · Air pollution from fossil fuel burning reaches the remote Arctic in amounts large enough to alter its atmospheric chemistry, according to a study from Dartmouth College. The findings highlight the far-reaching effects of fossil fuel emissions and emphasize the importance of clean-air regulations, which, the study shows, can reverse these effects.
Houseplant Identification 101 - Earth.com
Temperature: Maintain a consistent room temperature between 60-75°F (15-24°C). Keep the plant away from cold drafts, heating vents, and air conditioners. Fertilizer: Feed your Spider Plant with a balanced liquid fertilizer every month during the growing season (spring and summer).