Earth articles
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Researchers create new software for the new European-Japanese Earth observation satellite EarthCARE
Preparations for the launch of the new Earth observation satellite EarthCARE (Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer) at the end of May are in full swing. The joint mission of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will measure clouds, aerosol and radiation more accurately than ever before. This will be made possible by linking four state-of-the-art instruments.
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Astronomers discover potentially habitable Earth-sized exoplanet 40 light-years away
Gliese-12b is located about 40 light-years away in the constellation Pisces, and orbits a cool red dwarf known as Gliese 12. It was observed using NASA's TESS (short for Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite), with supporting data from other observatories.Read Entire Article
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How a work gang of prisoners and gruesome clue could unlock the mystery of three Aussies who vanished off the face of the earth
Chantelle McDougall was last seen alive with doomsday cult leader Gary Felton, their six-year-old daughter Leela and friend Tony Popic in a remote area of Western Australia in July 2007.