Planet Earth

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  FireSat Protoflight Satellite to Scan Earth Every 20 Minutes for Early Wildfire Detection

  Muon Space’s FireSat project will form a 50-satellite constellation that scans the planet every 20 minutes to detect wildfires using multi-band infrared imaging. The constellation aims to support first responders and policymakers with high-resolution thermal data, bridging a critical gap in satellite-based wildfire detection. Its first satellite ...

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  Global Warming Is Changing Cloud Patterns. That Means More Global Warming

  At any given time, about two-thirds of Earths surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they make the planet much cooler than it would be without them.

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  Global Warming Clouds Changes Are Making Earth More Even Hotter: Study

  At any given time, about two-thirds of Earth's surface is covered by clouds. Overall, they make the planet much cooler than it would be without them.

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  Earth Could Be Ejected Out Of The Solar System, Study Warns

  Passing stars could trigger instability across the solar system, resulting in Earth being hauled out of its orbit.

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  James Webb Telescope Spots Planet Formation in Harshest Known Galactic Environments

  The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed that planets can form in extreme radiation zones. A protoplanetary disk called XUE 1, exposed to intense ultraviolet light, still shows signs of water and potential for rocky planet formation. The findings challenge old assumptions and broaden the possible regions where Earth-like planets may emerge.

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  Perseverance Rover Studies Ancient Martian Rocks at Fallbreen and Forlandet Quadrangle

  NASA's Perseverance rover reached new ground on June 7, 2025, exploring ancient Martian terrain at Fallbreen and moving into the Forlandet quadrangle near Jezero Crater. This region may contain Mars' oldest rocks, offering key insights into the planet’s early geology. The mission also honors Earth's own exploration history by naming Martian sites...

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  NASA Astronaut Captures Aurora From Space - See It On Earth Too

  While orbiting Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft, McClain captured the aurora glowing like a soft, neon-green ribbon along the planet's curve.

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  Discovery Of Small Star Giving Birth To Huge Planet Leaves Scientists Puzzled

  TOI-6894 is roughly 240 light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo and is the smallest-known star to host a large planet.

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  Are We Alone? Breakthrough Study Reveals New Way To Find Alien Life

  A new model developed by Daniel Apai and his team offers a comprehensive method to assess the habitability of exoplanets, moving beyond traditional water-centric criteria.

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  James Webb Telescope Detects Frozen Water In Young Star System For The First Time

  This finding has opened up new avenues for understanding the early universe and the origins of water on our planet

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  New Model Helps To Figure Out Which Distant Planets May Host Life

  The US is building multiple major telescopes and planetary probes to advance the search for life beyond Earth.

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  Earth Will Lose Its Oxygen: Scientists Warn Of A Rapid Countdown

  The findings also suggest oxygen may not be a permanent biosignature on habitable planets, impacting the search for extraterrestrial life.

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  Watch: All About Danakil Depression - "Hottest Place On Earth" With Sulphuric Pools

  The Danakil Depression, called the hottest place on the planet, was formed from the continental drift of the African and Asian tectonic plates

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  The Earth Is Leaking Gold: Scientists Stunned To Find Precious Metals Emerging From Core

  These metals have been locked away since the planet's formation 4.5 billion years ago.

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  Rare Earth Production Outside China, Country Maintains Its Dominance

  An Australian firm's production of a heavy rare earth, a first outside of China, is a "major milestone" in diversifying a critical supply chain dominated by Beijing, experts say.