Asteroid burns up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines
Photos show a small, “harmless” asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere over the Philippines on Wednesday afternoon, generating a fireball that lit up the sky. The asteroid passed over the northernmost island of the Philippine archipelago at 17.6 kilometers per second, or 63,360 kilometers per hour, before burning up just before 1 p.m. New Scientist reported. Asteroid […]
Vast ‘doughnut’ discovered in molten metal of Earth’s core | Science
Scientists have been able to reach the center of the Earth via seismic waves and have discovered a ring-shaped structure in the swirling pool of molten metal known as the outer core. Research Presentation According to a paper published in the scientific journal Science Advances, it was discovered that there is a doughnut-shaped region within […]
New research finds Earth’s core slowed so significantly it reversed course, scientists not exactly sure of effects
At the center of the Earth is a solid metal sphere that rotates independently of the Earth’s rotation. Scientists have debated the speed and direction of the inner core’s rotation. However, new research suggests that the speed of the inner core appears to have changed in recent years. However, researchers are not exactly sure if […]
Australia Orders Chinese Investors to Reduce Stake in Rare Earths Mining Company
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Sunday ordered a Chinese investment fund to sell its stake in Sydney-based rare earth mining company Northern Minerals, which he said was critical to Australia’s national interests. “The decision is based on advice from the Foreign Investment Review Board and aims to safeguard our national interests and ensure compliance with […]
SpaceX Loses Starship Rocket During Re-Entry Into Earth’s Atmosphere
USA – Space – Aerospace – SpaceX – Starship The SpaceX Starship spacecraft will launch from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on March 14, 2024. SpaceX on Thursday conducted the third test launch of Starship, the world’s most powerful rocket. SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket was “lost” during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere during its third test […]
Lunar lander will burn up in Earth’s atmosphere after failed moonshot
An American company's lunar lander will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere after a failed launch to the moon. Astrobotic Technology announced that its lander is currently returning to Earth from near the Moon. Company officials expect the mission to conclude Thursday. Astrobotic is working with NASA to track the lander's path and said it […]
Only one type of alien life-form could make it to earth’s doorstep, expert argues
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