Two Grand Canyon-size valleys on the far side of the moon formed within 10 minutes, scientists say
Two Grand Canyon-size features on the far side of the moon were likely formed in about 10 minutes after an unknown object ...
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How NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission may help us understand the origins of life on Earth
The origins of life on our planet remains one of science’s great mysteries. Now, a NASA mission that brought a piece of an ...
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Researchers discover how the Earth's ice caps first formed
For most of its history, Earth has existed in a greenhouse state—warm, ice-free, and rich in atmospheric carbon dioxide. The ...
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Earth’s ice caps may only exist because of unusual climate shifts
Earth’s ice caps exist due to a rare combination of cooling processes. Without these, Earth would likely remain warm and ...
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How did the Great Lakes form? Scientists think they figured it out
New research suggests an ancient hotspot helped shape the Great Lakes, challenging traditional formation theories.
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Bogs sink carbon dioxide 'like no ecosystem on Earth,' but many are at risk of being drained
Peat bogs sequester a massive amount of the Earth's carbon dioxide. But even as scientists work to better understand bogs' sequestration, the wetlands are under threat.
Weather forecasts depend on the NOAA. Could private companies ever replace it?
It would be difficult for one company to provide comprehensive weather data in a reliable way that is also accessible to the ...
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How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon
New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons ...
What does the Bible say about who belongs in the ‘promised land’? A biblical scholar explains
What the Bible and history tell us about the claim that God gave the land of Israel to Abraham and his descendants.
A new ocean? Scientists track dramatic (but slow) changes near Africa.
Experts say portions of the continent are pulling apart, creating the possibility that the Horn of Africa will become an island.