A bolt of lightning, followed by something else. A crimson figure blinks in and out of existence high above the storm. If you saw it, you were a lucky witness to a sprite, one of the most mysterious electrical phenomena … Read More
An ancient Agathis australis tree with rings that document the near-reversal of Earth’s magnetic field has been discovered on New Zealand’s north island. The tree, which measures 8 feet in diameter and 65 feet in length, was found buried under … Read More
According to new research, ancient Earth was a water world with little to no land. And this could have far-reaching consequences for the origin and evolution of life. While the modern Earth’s surface is about 70% water, new research indicates … Read More
An exoplanet only 100 light-years from Earth appears to be the best candidate yet for a sloshy, water-covered ocean world. It’s known as TOI-1452b, and measurements of its size and mass indicate a density profile consistent with a global liquid … Read More
A spectacular and vanishingly rare ‘rainbow scarf cloud’ dazzled residents in China during sunset. It was later understood to be a natural phenomenon.The brightly-colored cloud reportedly left locals baffled by its surreal appearance after it was spotted hanging low in … Read More
This summer, the Earth had its shortest day ever, thanks to a wobble in its axis that allowed it to complete a single spin in a fraction of a second less than 24 hours. According to the website timeanddate.com, June … Read More