China plans to smash spacecraft onto asteroid in major test to protect Earth
Chinese astronomers are planning to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid by 2030 in a test of methods…
The Sun may not engulf Earth after all, scientists say
Need some good news on a Friday after a long week? The Earth may not be engulfed by…
Scientists Just Discovered Where the Earth Actually Came From
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What is perihelion? Here’s why Earth is closer to the Sun on January 3
At the start of the year, Earth will quietly reach a milestone in its orbit around the sun.…
Could Earth have 25-hour days in the future? What scientists say – Firstpost
Our 24-hour day measures Earth’s rotation relative to the Sun, known as a solar day. This is slightly…
The moon is getting slightly farther away from the Earth each year — a physicist explains why
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A tiny quasi-moon that’s been following us for decades
The Earth has a new follower. Astronomers recently discovered a tiny quasi-moon that they believe has been orbiting…