EARTH

May 12 2025WEATHER

Shaking in the Roof of the World

In the early hours of a Monday morning, a significant earthquake shook Tibet. This tremor, which measured 5. 7 on the Richter scale, was recorded by scientists. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, which is relatively shallow. This depth is important because it means the earthquake was closer to t

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May 11 2025WEATHER

Earthquake Shakes the South: What Happened and Why?

The South was shaken up on a Saturday morning. A 4. 1-magnitude earthquake hit Tennessee. It was strong enough to be felt in Atlanta, Georgia. No one was hurt, and there was no major damage. The earthquake happened about 12 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxvi

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May 10 2025SCIENCE

Earth Shakes Up Tennessee and Georgia

The ground shook in parts of Tennessee and Georgia on a Saturday morning. This was due to an earthquake with an initial strength of 4. 1. The center of this earthquake was just outside of Greenback, Tennessee. This is a small town with around 1, 000 residents. The tremors were felt as far away as At

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May 04 2025SCIENCE

Time is running out for our planet.

The idea of Earth turning into a fiery wasteland might seem like science fiction, but it's a real concern for some of the brightest minds in science. Stephen Hawking, a famous physicist, warned that our planet could become unlivable by the year 2600. His predictions have caught the eye of NASA, whic

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May 02 2025WEATHER

Chile's Earthquake: Coastal Areas on High Alert

A powerful earthquake has shaken the southern tip of Chile, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning. The earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the Richter scale, struck about 219 kilometers off the coast of Ushuaia, Argentina. This is a remote area, but the impact was felt in Ushuaia and other near

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May 01 2025SCIENCE

Bacteria's Magnetic Compass in Action

Bacteria have a unique way of getting around. They use Earth's magnetic field to navigate through their homes. This is especially useful when their homes are crowded and full of obstacles. Scientists wanted to see how these bacteria move in a setting that mimics their natural habitat. They creat

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

Unexpected Discovery of Super-Earths in Distant Orbits

The universe just got a lot more interesting with the discovery of a new class of super-Earths. These are rocky planets bigger than Earth but smaller than Neptune. They are not where scientists thought they would be. They are not close to their stars like most super-Earths. Instead, they are muc

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Apr 25 2025SCIENCE

New York's Climate Science Hub Faces Uncertain Future

The Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) is set to vacate its New York offices by the end of May. This move is part of a broader review of government leases, but the specifics remain unclear. The institute, known for its climate research, has been a fixture in New York since 1961. It's located

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Istanbul Shaken: A City on Edge After Earthquake

Istanbul, a bustling metropolis of 16 million, felt the ground tremble on a Wednesday afternoon. An earthquake, measured at a preliminary magnitude of 6. 2, struck the city and nearby regions, sending waves of panic through the population. The quake, with a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, had its ep

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Apr 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Green Up Your Patch: Soil Boosting Through Composting

Every year on April 22nd, people around the globe mark Earth Day. This day is all about giving our planet some love and attention. It's a chance to think about how we can make a difference, no matter how small. One way to do this is by improving the soil in your backyard or community garden through

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