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How Did Gold and Platinum Arrive on Earth?

New scientific studies have been released regarding the origin and formation of Earth’s gold and platinum, amongst other precious metals. Though somewhat mysterious, scientists initially theorized that massive meteor showers in the early years of our planet’s formation are responsible… Read More

Satellite Spots Earth’s Second Moon?

A telescope mounted atop a dormant Hawaiian volcano spotted a never-before-seen object in the sky. In March 2023, scientists discovered 2023 FW13, an asteroid many are calling a second moon. The space rock is unique because it is a quasi-moon… Read More

The Lunar Ark: A Living Backup

The earth is a dangerous place to live. From time to time, our planet is hit by meteors, causing catastrophes. Therefore, scientists are working on creating safe storage on the moon for life. Think of it as a kind of… Read More

Six Billion ‘Earth-like’ Planets in the Milky Way Galaxy?

The Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 100,000 lightyears across and 12 billion years old. Think that’s big? The observable universe is 93 billion light-years across and 13.8 billion years old. Our galaxy and universe are vast. So, why would… Read More

Moving Meteors May Protect Us From Impact

Throughout history, meteorites have impacted Earth – and there are many more out there headed our way. But before you panic about space rocks falling on your head, there is some good news: Soon, as we begin to conquer space,… Read More