4 h. ago Tiny ‘microlightning’ flashes inside water droplets may have sparked life on Earth

Study says tiny electric discharges between water droplets can make building block molecules of life

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5 h. ago ‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says

Exclusive: It’s imperative we expand our understanding of space and the possibility of life elsewhere, argues Dame Maggie Aderin-PocockLife must exist beyond Earth, a leading space scientist has said, adding it is yet another example of our own pride to suppose otherwise.The British space scientist Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, who will be delivering the Royal Institution Christmas lecture this year, said that while science has made giant leaps in our understanding of space, including the sheer size of the universe, there is still much to learn – not least whether we are alone.The Christmas Lectures from the Royal Institution supported by CGI will be broadcast on the BBC and iPlayer in late December Continue reading...

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45 h. ago ‘80 years of lies and deception’: is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The Age of Disclosure, a provocative new documentary that argues for the existence of extraterrestrials, has drawn gasps and criticism at the SXSW film festivalA splashy new documentary that asserts the presence of extraterrestrial life on Earth and alleges a US government effort to hide information on possible alien activity is making waves at SXSW.The Age of Disclosure expounds upon years of congressional activity and testimony surrounding the presence of Unexplained Anomalous Phenomena (or UAP, a rebranding of the stigmatized UFO), in the United States, drawing both buzz and skepticism at the Austin, Texas-based cultural festival. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago World's oldest meteor crater found as experts claim it could 'reshape the origins of life and earth'

Australian scientists have uncovered Earth's oldest meteorite impact crater, dating back 3.5 billion years, shattering old beliefs and possibly revealing life’s origins

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8 d. ago Scientists find the oldest impact crater on Earth – and it rewrites the history of our planet

Scientists have found the oldest impact crater on Earth – and it changes our understanding of our planet and the origins of life.

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9 d. ago The fact that humans can only survive on Earth doesn’t bother Trump – and I know why | George Monbiot

He is surrounded by people who have grandiose plans and dreams beyond our planet. Vengeful nihilism is a big part of the Maga projectIn thinking about the war being waged against life on Earth by Donald Trump, Elon Musk and their minions, I keep bumping into a horrible suspicion. Could it be that this is not just about delivering the world to oligarchs and corporations – not just about wringing as much profit from living systems as they can? Could it be that they want to see the destruction of the habitable planet?We know that Trump’s overriding purpose is power. We have seen that no amount of power appears to satisfy his craving. So let’s consider power’s ultimate destination. It is to become not only an emperor, but the last of the emperors: to close the chapter on civilisation. It is to scratch your name indelibly upon a geological epoch. Look on my works, ye vermin, and despair.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nature Photography Contest 2024 winners and finalists – in pictures

The winners have been announced for the second annual Nature Photography Contest, featuring breathtaking images showcasing life on our planet. Bringing together work from around the world, this year’s competition once again proved the power of photography to capture landscapes, wildlife, and the delicate balance that sustains life on Earth Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kew Gardens to open ‘groundbreaking’ new garden this summer inspired by climate crisis

Carbon Garden will show how carbon helps to sustain life on Earth

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2 w. ago Chance of giant asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 falls to 0.0017%

Asteroid 2024 YR4 had reached a 3.1% likelihood of impact but further data has rendered it negligibleIt was a discovery that lead to panic-inducing headlines: a giant asteroid found to be hurtling towards Earth that, while unlikely to wipe out life, could do some serious damage.But now the world can breathe a sigh of relief. After the odds of a future collision rose earlier this year, the likelihood of an impact is now so low as to be negligible. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago NASA's new SPHEREx space telescope to launch next week – what you need to know about the search for life beyond Earth

In its next mission, NASA will map the entire sky in search for the building blocks of life

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2 w. ago Revealed: What life on Earth would look like if Yellowstone's supervolcano erupted

From the cities instantly incinerated to the global volcanic winter, AI reveals what life would look like if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted.

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3 w. ago Scientists looking at where Moses parted the Red Sea make bombshell discovery

A shocking discovery in part of the Red Sea where some believe Moses split it has been made – experts have called these 'death traps' a great analogy for early life on Earth

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3 w. ago Scientists make shocking discovery where the Bible says Moses parted the Red Sea

Scientists exploring a region of the Red Sea mentioned in the Bible have made a discovery that could reveal the origins of life on Earth.

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