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Seven Earth-like exoplanets have been discovered in a single, nearby star system, representing a major milestone in the search for extraterrestrial life.
A meteorite from Mars has revealed that the planet was home to active volcanism over a period of at least two billion years.
The observation of gravitational waves in spacetime represents the most convincing evidence for Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity to date.
Zooplankton are shown to migrate vertically through the waters of the Arctic Ocean under the influence of moonlight during dark winter nights.
Hydrated salts have been discovered in recurring slope lineae on the surface of Mars and are evidence for the presence of flowing water.
A new hominin species called Homo naledi has been discovered in South Africa and is thought to be one of the more primitive ancestors of modern humans.
Quartz is a major silicate mineral (SiO2) and the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s continental crust.
Earth can be divided into a series of layers or zones called spheres, including the magnetosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and biosphere.
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are carnivorous marine mammals that prowl the ice sheets and coastal waters of the Arctic region.
The carbon cycle represents the exchange of carbon (C) between different reservoirs on Earth and is critical for both life and climate.
The Giant’s Causeway is an area along the coast of Northern Ireland where up to 40 thousand pillars of black basalt rise up from the sea.
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