New research suggests that lightning strikes on early Earth may have played a crucial role in sparking the chemical reactions necessary for life to begin, creating reactive molecules essential for the emergence of early biomolecules.
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A "super sized" drill core taking out a piece of the Earth's inner mantle exposes what it is really made of and its secret history, including some glimpses of what was going on when earliest life began.
Earth’s topography is a result of what happens beneath the surface. In places like South Africa, Brazil and India, plateaus are in locations where plateau formation would be unusual, until now.
This new tool uses Artificial Intelligence to predict violent giant waves (Rogue Waves) and warn ships.
The nearest human settlement is over 2,400 km away, while Cape Town, South Africa, the closest inhabited center to Tristan located on a continent, is 2,810 km away. In short, there is no more isolated place on Earth than this.
Among the fascinating astronomical events that summer has in store for us is the possibility of enjoying the spectacular Milky Way without the need to use telescopes. An opportunity not to be missed.
An ancient genus of tree with a unique type of wood could help solve a modern, man-made problem.
Deep-sea currents on the seafloor change intensity with the seasons and can even change direction within hours, with important implications for the pathways of nutrients and pollutants.
The mystery of why the most stable part of continents are actually uplifted is exposed. It has to do with an underlying geological force which also helps spur diamonds from below.
From August onwards, the frequency of tropical cyclones forming in the Atlantic increases. This season will be much more active than usual, as several factors are influencing this.
Pilot whales are predominantly dark gray, brown or black, but also have light spots, such as an anchor-shaped spot under the chin, a large spot on the belly and another near the genitals.
The worst effects of climate change could be minimised if the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement is quickly reversed according to a new study.