Earth One of Saturn’s moons has features similar to freshwater rivers and salty oceans. editor1, August 2, 2024 The liquid hydrocarbon seas, lakes, and rivers on Titan have varying compositions, and there is evidence suggesting the presence of active tides or currents. Our most detailed observations of the lakes on Saturn’s moon Titan have uncovered a diverse landscape, with features resembling both freshwater rivers and salty oceans on… Continue Reading
Biology Moss that can endure extreme cold and radiation might be able to survive on Mars. editor1, August 2, 2024 Syntrichia caninervis is known for its ability to survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth, such as deserts and arctic regions. Its resilience to extreme conditions suggests it could be a candidate for studying potential survival on Mars. A resilient moss, Syntrichia caninervis, found in some of Earth’s… Continue Reading
Universe Why our location in the Milky Way is perfect for finding alien life editor1, August 1, 2024 Our arm of the Milky Way contains many older, metal-rich stars, which recent research suggests might offer favorable conditions for life on their planets. All known life in the universe exists on Earth, a small planet in a minor arm of the Milky Way galaxy. Despite the billions of other… Continue Reading
Earth This mind-blowing map shows Earth’s position within the vast universe editor1, August 1, 2024 This story is part of our Cosmic Perspective series, where we explore the vastness of the universe and our position within it. You can find the entire series here. Subscribers can view a larger version of the map at the bottom of the page. This map illustrates the region of… Continue Reading