Planets with DUSTY atmospheres are more likely to harbour alien life

Alien life may be common throughout the universe, researchers claim, saying it could be thriving on planets orbiting distance stars with a dusty atmosphere.    Exoplanets outside the the solar system are less likely to be too hot or cold if they have a dusty atmosphere and are tidally locked, according to the study. They would … Read more

Planets with DUSTY atmospheres are more likely to harbour alien life

Alien life may be common throughout the universe, researchers claim, saying it could be thriving on planets orbiting distance stars with a dusty atmosphere.    Exoplanets outside the the solar system are less likely to be too hot or cold if they have a dusty atmosphere and are tidally locked, according to the study. They would … Read more

‘Odds in favour’ of finding other young Earth-like planets in young stellar groups

‘Odds in favour’ of finding other young Earth-like planets after scientists find more Sun-like stars in young stellar groups than expected Researchers studied groups of young stars known as ‘young moving groups’ It had previously been difficult to study these as the blend into the Milky Way As a result the team found that they contain … Read more

Incredible photo captures the moment the planets Mars, Saturn and Jupiter align above the Moon

Incredible photo captures the moment the planets Mars, Saturn and Jupiter align above a waning Pink Moon just before dawn The celestial lineup was captured above the village of Cobham, England  This is the closest that the three planets will seem from the Earth until 2022  ‘Near’ to Jupiter and Saturn today, the Moon will ‘approach’ … Read more

Scientists reveal planet’s ‘seismic noise’ reduced after world goes on coronavirus lockdown

Earthquake scientists reveal planet’s ‘seismic noise’ has reduced since half the world was put on lockdown to tackle coronavirus Scientists have seen reduction in vibrations around the earth since late March More than two billion people are thought to be in lockdown around the globe  Fewer trains, planes and heavy vehicles have contributed to the … Read more

Lonely Planet’s top 10 places to visit in Europe in 2019

The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more

Bill Nye warns ‘the planet’s on f***ing fire’ as he calls on viewers to address climate change

Bill Nye warns ‘the planet’s on f***ing fire’ as he calls on viewers to address the climate change ‘crisis,’ in profanity-laden tirade on HBO’s Last Week Tonight TV personality, Bill Nye, had some tough words about mitigating climate change  On ‘Last Week Tonight’ Nye proclaimed the ‘planet’s on f***ing fire’ Nye’s comments were designed for laughs, … Read more

Nearly 140 new minor planets are discovered beyond Neptune that could help find the Planet Nine

Nearly 140 new minor planets are discovered beyond Neptune that scientists hope will help track down the mysterious Planet Nine Experts found 316 minor planets and determined 139 haven’t been documented The team took the first four years of that data from the Dark Energy Survey  Then they applied new techniques to spot objects moving across … Read more