Earth Has a Billion Years Left. This Plan Could Stretch It to 9 Quadrillion

A set of engineered safeguards could protect Earth's habitability for 9.1 quadrillion years, according to new research.

2 Rare-Earth Stocks to Buy Right Now, and 1 to Sell

Rare-earth stocks are heating up as the U.S. races to loosen China's grip on the industry, but not every company in this high ...
Greek Reporter

The Ambitious Plan to Keep Earth Alive Long After the Sun Dies

Researchers outline a theoretical plan to help Earth survive the Sun's death through artificial sunlight and other futuristic technologies.
Forbes

Earth Is Suddenly Slowing And Days Now Last Longer, Scientists Say

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. After a few years of speeding up, our planet now appears to ...
Yahoo

No, the Earth doesn’t have two moons right now. Here’s what’s actually happening.

Over the past few days, an astronomical piece of space news has been circulating around the internet: NASA purportedly confirmed that Earth has acquired a second moon that will stay with us until ...
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Earth slowly shifting toward its next ice age, scientists say

The Earth’s climate is a dynamic entity, continuously evolving over billions of years with alternating periods of extreme heat and cold. Recent scientific studies indicate that the Earth is subtly ...
Forbes

If Earth Is Farthest From The Sun This Week, Why Is It So Hot?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Earth reaches its farthest point from the sun, aphelion, ...
CNET

Google Earth Is Turning 20, and the Digital Globe Has 2 Handy New Features for You

Explore new features coming to Google Earth and take a look back at the major milestones of the platform since 2005. Google Earth, the interactive digital globe known for its sweeping satellite ...
Time

Planet Earth Is in Critical Condition. These are the Steps the World Must Take to Change That

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A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t pose a threat to life Earth’s magnetic field surrounds the planet, with ...
PC World

Earth’s core has ‘reversed’ rotation. What does that mean for humanity?

PCWorld reports that scientists discovered Earth’s inner core has slowed its rotation relative to the crust, even appearing to stop moving in a phenomenon that occurs every 35 years. This ...
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In April 2029, a Massive Asteroid Will Just Miss Earth. Scientists Are Worried There Could Still Be Major Consequences

Asteroid Apophis will fly past Earth on 13 April 2029. (ESA-Science Office CC BY 4.0 INT) In April 2029, a rare visitor is ...