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Earth's Rotation Sped Up on July 9—and We're Not Sure Exactly Why
On July 9, 2025, scientists at the International Earth Rotation and Reference Systems Service (IERS) reported that the Earth ...
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Sunspot crackling with magnetic 'bombs' is now turning toward Earth (photo)
A new sunspot emerging over the eastern limb of the sun is putting on an explosive show and it's heading our way.Sunspot ...
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Peculiar plant could help us reconstruct ancient Earth’s climate
Something strange happens to water as it moves through the stems of horsetail plants – and this unique process provides ...
Earth, Wind and Water camp fosters meteorology passion
Led by SLU students, Earth, Wind and Water offers high schoolers an immersive, hands-on journey through meteorology and Earth ...
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The 'sound of the Big Bang' hints that Earth may sit in a cosmic void 2 billion light-years wide
For one, scientists observe a "cosmic fossil" called the cosmic microwave background (CMB). The first light that was free to ...
'Alien: Earth' to launch with companion podcast
FX is teasing "Alien Earth - The Official Podcast," its upcoming podcast to accompany the release of its new series "Alien: ...
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US Moves to loosen China's grip on rare earth minerals
A U.S. company has announced a $400 million deal with the United States Department of Defense amid soaring demand for ...
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As NASA's budget shrinks, Europe doubles down on Earth science: 'Climate change is the defining challenge of our generation'
Despite geopolitical tension and national budget woes, one message rang out loud and clear at Living Planet Symposium 2025: ...