56 h. ago Scientists reveal exactly what will happen if the Earth continues to spin faster

A new book imagines what the world would be like if Earth spun faster and faster until days just last two hours.

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4 d. ago Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Scientists conducting a first-of-its-kind drilling operation have extracted samples of fresh water hiding in massive reservoirs deep under the ocean

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6 d. ago Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth

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6 d. ago Alien ship 'coming to Earth to test our intelligence' should be intercepted says scientist

A mysterious object is hurtling towards Earth with scientists debating on the origins of the UFO – but there could be a chance for us to intercept it as it travels through the universe

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2 w. ago Harvard scientist says interstellar object on course for Earth could be nuclear

A respected Harvard astrophysicist has shared new claims about the mysterious interstellar object in our Solar System, saying there are signs it is not an ordinary comet.

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4 w. ago Meteorite that hit home is 20 million years older than Earth itself, scientists say

Dubbed the McDonough Meteorite by researchers at the University of Georgia, hundreds of sightings and a loud booming noise were reported when the fireball tore through the skies

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4 w. ago Scientists discover a new giant gas planet in 'Earth's neighbourhood'

Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for a giant gas planet in a nearby solar system - with moons that could be habitable.

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