EARTH

Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Inner Core: A Mysterious Shape-Shifter

Deep within the Earth, tucked away 1, 500 miles below the surface, lies a massive ball of iron and nickel. This is the planet's inner core, a region that scientists once assumed to be perfectly solid and stable. However, recent research has thrown this belief into question. About the size of Califor

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Feb 09 2025POLITICS

The unanswered question: What is the true relationship between Trump and Putin?

People are curious about whether Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, they don’t know exactly when or how many times. Trump mentioned his conversation with Putin in an interview published on Saturday. He explained that Putin’s goal is simple: “He wants to see people st

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Caribbean Shake-Up

Earth's crust gave it's back-breaking tremble in the Caribbean Sea also called the West Indies. Seismologists on the ground worked hard to report that the original reading was a whopping 8 magnitude that later came down to 7. 6. More than 209 kilometers southwest of George Town, Cayman Islands, the

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Feb 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ripples of Concern: Caribbean Quake Spurs Tsunami Alert

On a Saturday evening, the Caribbean was jolted by a strong earthquake. The ground shook with a magnitude of 7. 6, originating about 129 miles southwest of the Cayman Islands. This wasn't just a regular tremor, it had implications. The USGS quickly sounded the alarm. A tsunami advisory was issued f

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Feb 09 2025SCIENCE

Watch out! A Space Rock Nears Earth in 2032

Imagine this: a space rock named 2024 YR4 is cruising through the cosmos, and scientists have recently updated its chances of hitting Earth in 2032. The odds might seem a bit alarming at first. The new calculations suggest a 1-in-43 chance of impact. But before you start worrying, let's dive into th

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Santonrini Shake-Up: Unusual Quakes Keep Rocking the Island

Santonrini, the popular Greek island, is experiencing the worst tremors. People are worried. Seismologists think that the biggest quake has yet to come. Nearby islands are also feeling the shakes. Santorini is no stranger to earthquakes because of its location near the Eurasian and African tectonic

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Feb 07 2025WEATHER

Geological shake-up alerts Santorini, Greek officials step in

Santorini, a beloved Greek tourist destination, is facing a troubling time. Why? Tremors have been shaking up the island, and not too delicately . Strong earthquakes occurred Wednesday night. The last time that magnitude was reached in one of these periodic quakes was around 1956. Strong earthquak

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Feb 07 2025SCIENCE

Bennu's Impact: A Look Into Earth's Future Climate

Asteroids are a constant presence in our solar system, but one in particular has scientists on edge. Bennu, a 500-metre-wide space rock, has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, but what if it does? Scientists in South Korea have used powerful computers to simulate this scenario. Let's bre

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deal: Ukraine's Riches for US Aid

A unique proposal has surfaced in the midst of Ukraine's ongoing battle, driven by the United States desire to offset international assistance. Trump's new stance is to access Ukraine's vast rare earth minerals and crucial minerals. The push for access has been coming from diverse sources before

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Feb 03 2025SCIENCE

Spinning With The Planet

The Earth spins in space, and it's ever so slightly tilted. This tilt is a big deal. To understand how big, let's break down what we know. Earth's axis goes in a slow motion wobble. This wobble is like a spinning top that slowly changes its tilt over 10, 000 years. But don't think it's a perfect ci

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