Earth

atmospheric 'rivers' cause many droughts and floods on Earth

Posted in Science on 5th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller

In many places, water access depends partly upon atmospheric rivers, bands of water vapour propelled along jets of air that trace swirling routes above the Earth.

Nasa carbon space observatory 'watches Earth breathe'

Posted in Science on 16th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller

A Nasa satellite has provided remarkable new insights on how CO2 is moved through the Earth's atmosphere.

Asteroid close approach to test warning systems

Posted in Science on 11th Oct, 2017
by Alex Muller

An asteroid the size of a house is set to pass close to the Earth on Thursday.

There's an Ocean Deep Inside the Earth

Posted in Science on 18th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller

The discovery of a rare gem shows that there an enormous water reservoir in the Earth's mantle.

Unknown species may thrive in Antarctic caves

Posted in Science on 8th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller

Animals and plants may be living in warm caves under Antarctica's ice, according to a study.