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Rocky planets up to six times Earth's size could generate powerful magnetic fields from layers of molten rock, not just their cores. This discovery suggests far more alien worlds might protect potential life from deadly cosmic radiation than scientists previously thought.
Astronomers have discovered GJ 3378b, an Earth-like planet twice our size sitting in the "Goldilocks zone" where liquid water could exist. The cosmic neighbor is close enough to study for signs of life using next-generation telescopes.
The BBC's groundbreaking nature documentary series Planet Earth turns 20 this year, marking two decades of bringing never-before-seen wildlife moments into our homes. The network just released an hour-long compilation celebrating iconic scenes that changed how we see our world.
Astronomers just found a rocky planet in the habitable zone of a star practically next door to us in cosmic terms. The discovery brings us one step closer to answering whether we're alone in the universe.
A planet just 25 light-years away might be one of our best bets for finding alien life. Scientists discovered it's much smaller than they thought, with conditions surprisingly similar to Earth.
New research reveals that plants and complex life on Earth could thrive for 1.8 billion years instead of the previously predicted 1.35 billion years, thanks to certain plants' super-efficient photosynthesis abilities. The discovery also means we might have better odds of finding life on other planets.
The groundbreaking nature documentary series Planet Earth is marking its 20th anniversary with a celebration of the most breathtaking wildlife moments ever filmed. Among the highlights: the extraordinary courtship dance of New Guinea's birds of paradise.
An exoplanet orbiting a nearby star completes its entire year in just 18 hours, making it one of the fastest-orbiting worlds ever discovered. Scientists have successfully analyzed its atmosphere, marking a major milestone in understanding planets beyond our solar system.
Scientists discovered that a nearby exoplanet in the habitable zone is more Earth-like than they thought. The planet, twice Earth's mass instead of five times, is now a top candidate for potentially supporting life.
Scientists discovered Earth's core contains enough hydrogen to equal 45 oceans of water, suggesting our planet formed with water already inside rather than getting it from comets. This breakthrough helps solve the mystery of where Earth's water really came from.
Scientists discovered two massive zones of superheated rock deep inside Earth that help control our planet's protective magnetic shield. This breakthrough explains mysteries about how Earth stays geologically active and magnetically protected.
Scientists discovered Earth's core may contain up to 45 oceans' worth of hydrogen, making it the planet's largest water reservoir. This finding rewrites our understanding of how Earth got its water during the earliest days of planetary formation.
John Biever has photographed every Super Bowl since the very first game in 1967, capturing six decades of football history through his lens. At 74, he's retiring after Super Bowl 60, ending an unprecedented streak that started when he was just 15 years old.
At just 24 years old, Drake Maye is heading to Super Bowl LX after only his second NFL season. His former college coach predicted this exact success, calling him "a Super Bowl guy" long before the Patriots drafted him.
The James Webb Space Telescope just revealed the surface details of a planet 50 light-years away without ever sending a probe. Scientists can now map the terrain and mineral makeup of distant rocky worlds using advanced infrared spectroscopy.
Japan just made a breakthrough that could end its dependence on imported rare earth minerals. The nation successfully collected rare earth mud from 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean near a remote island.
The NFL is bringing Super Bowl LX home with Green Day kicking off the 60th championship game in their own backyard. The Bay Area legends will welcome generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field in a historic opening ceremony celebrating six decades of football greatness.
Scientists discovered Earth's core contains vastly more hydrogen than all the oceans combined, solving a 4.5-billion-year mystery. This breakthrough reveals our planet has been hiding its biggest hydrogen reservoir right at its center all along.
Scientists say our planet has a better shot at surviving the sun's fiery death than we thought. New calculations suggest Earth could drift to safety as the dying sun loses mass.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just delivered the most detailed look ever at the surface of a rocky planet outside our solar system. The breakthrough technique will help scientists search for atmospheres and potential life on distant worlds.
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