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Glaciers, Earth and Complex Life

Ancient glacier finding reveals clues to how complex life on Earth evolved, scientists say

Glaciers once inched toward the sea, gouging rocks. When the ice masses melted, they infused oceans with nutrients that may have shaped how life evolved, a study found.

Daily Galaxy on MSN · 12h

Ancient Glaciers May Have Given Rise To Complex Life On Earth

Around 700 million years ago, Earth was a very different planet—gripped by extreme deep freezes during the Cryogenian period. Enormous glaciers, kilometers thick, stretched across vast regions, turning much of the planet into a frozen wasteland.

ScienceAlert · 2d

Destructive Forces of Ancient Glaciers May Have Given Complex Life a Boost

During the Cryogenian, our planet was plunged into a series of deep freezes when enormous glaciers flowed across the globe. In new research published in Geology, we show that these crushing rivers of ice,

Asteroid's chance of hitting Earth in 2032 not high

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Astronomers see lower risk of newly found asteroid hitting Earth

New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock about 130-300 feet (40-90 meters) wide.

Space on MSN · 2d

Watch asteroid 2024 YR4 zoom harmlessly through space after risk of hitting Earth falls to near zero (video)

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cbc.ca on MSN · 13h

Asteroid's chance of hitting Earth in 2032 not high after all

New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero, after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a collision with this space rock about 40 to 90 metres wide.

Earth, ice age

Live Science on MSN · 1d

Next ice age would hit Earth in 11,000 years if it weren't for climate change, scientists say

Scientists have determined exactly how Earth's orbit and tilt affect glaciation and deglaciation, based on the length of these parameters' cycles and clues hidden at the bottom of the ocean.

USA TODAY on MSN · 11h

A looming ice age? Scientists find a striking pattern in Earth's history.

Scientists say small changes in the way the Earth orbits the sun hold the key in major global changes in climate, like ice ages.

Daily Journal · 1d

Study reveals how Earth's orbit controls ice ages

The Earth's next ice age is expected to begin in about 11,000 years -- unless human-caused global warming disrupts natural cycles.

Zelenskyy, Trump set to sign rare earth deal

KTTC · 2h

DIGGING DEEPER: What are rare earth minerals and why are they important?

Zelenskyy was in Washington to sign a deal which would have given the United States access to some of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued support in its war with Russia.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

Trump offers assurances Ukraine will agree to 'very important' rare earth minerals deal

President Donald Trump said Thursday the rare-earth minerals agreement would benefit both the U.S. and Ukraine and would provide resources that "we need for our country."

MSNBC · 17h

Zelenskyy, Trump set to sign rare earth deal as Ukraine seeks security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to sign an agreement granting the U.S. ownership of some rare earth minerals in Ukraine.

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Factbox-What are rare earth metals and why are they in demand?

Rare earth metals are making headlines as demand rises for products from smartphones to wind turbines, and as governments ...

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Detecting Earth: How Far Away Can We Detect Earth's Technosignatures?

SETI research often involves hunting for technosignatures—evidence of technology from distant civilizations. But how ...

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Life on Mars? New Brown University research offers theory for why Earth’s neighbor is red.

Ferrihydrite, a water-rich iron mineral, plays an important role in giving the red planet its signature hue, according to the ...

What are Russia's rare earth metals ambitions?

President Vladimir Putin has offered the U.S. the opportunity under a future economic deal to jointly explore Russia's rare ...

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Cozy Earth Semi-Annual Sale: Shop Oprah’s ‘favorite’ sheets, joggers and more for up to 25% off

Stars and editors alike love Cozy Earth’s luxe bedding and PJs, but it’s so much nicer to shop them while they’re on sale.

Live Science on MSN10h

'Planet parade' photo captures 7 planets in a line over Earth — possibly for the 1st time ever

A stunning photo of a "parade of planets", shows Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, Venus, Neptune, and Mercury in alignment from ...

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House-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Tomorrow, NASA Reports

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How did life develop on early Earth? New source of nitrogen discovered

Living organisms need nitrogen as a central building block for protein formation, for example. However, although our ...

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Glaciers, Earth and Complex Life

Asteroid's chance of hitting Earth in 2032 not high

Earth, ice age

Zelenskyy, Trump set to sign rare earth deal

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