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Pumping groundwater appears to have a greater consequence than ever previously thought. But now—thanks to a study published ...
Two life forms living together helped spark the evolution of all complex life. By learning to appreciate this process more fully, we might be able to harness it to heal our planet too ...
That led to his new book Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life. He talks to host Regina G. Barber about examples of life transforming the planet — from changing the color of the sky to ...
Earth Day has always been a day that acknowledges our planet, which provides for us, and ways we can protect and preserve its beauty. That being said, here's everything you should know about Earth ...
The universe is home to over 2 trillion stars, galaxies, and planets, and Earth, our home, is just one small part of this vast cosmos. Our planet has witnessed the rise and fall of many life forms ...
Our atmosphere is made up of 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and 1% “other” gasses, which includes carbon dioxide. The Earth’s surface is roughly 71% water and the oceans hold 96.5% of that water.
Now celebrating its 55th anniversary, this year's Earth Day theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," calls for people worldwide to unite behind renewable energy and promote clean electricity by 2030 ...
Deep tech This ‘digital twin’ of the planet could rival Google Earth — here’s how you can try it The AI-powered programme tracks how our planet is changing in near real-time ...
How a little movie on kids’ efforts to save the planet shows lessons endure beyond Earth Day By Ken Mahan Globe Staff,Updated April 22, 2025, 2:59 p.m.
Earth Day 2025 theme Earth Day’s 2025 theme is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, calling for people to unite around renewable energy in an effort to triple clean electricity by 2030.
Our solar system is an incredible place, filled with celestial bodies with exciting and intriguing names. For instance, there’s the planet Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love, or ...
Earth is our home. Here’s how it’s changing. These hand-picked National Geographic stories show how the world is bracing for—and embracing—its future.