About three decades have passed since scientists made the devastating discovery that a massive hole had developed in the Earth’s ozone layer – the shield that protects us from the sun by absorbing most of its ultraviolet radiation – right over Antarctica. Recognizing the immensely dangerous potential of the situation, most of the world’s countries … Continue reading Earth’s ozone hole rapidly shrinking following ban of ozone depleting chemicals
Organic matter found in ancient meteorites may hold clues to understanding the birth of life on Earth
Chondritic meteorites that date back to the formation of the Solar System offer a window through which we can view the distant past. Researchers believe that organic matter trapped in these antediluvian space rocks can show us how life began on our planet, an article in Alpha Galileo reported. Furthermore, the University of Manchester (UoM) research team suggests that such … Continue reading Organic matter found in ancient meteorites may hold clues to understanding the birth of life on Earth
Lunar meteorite hints at the moon having water, once upon a time
A Japanese study reported that it found a mineral in a lunar meteorite that requires water in order to form. This discovery has led researchers to theorize that Earth’s satellite used to have liquid water, an article in Space.com states. Furthermore, the researchers believe the moon may contain underground pockets of water ice. Astronauts might be able to … Continue reading Lunar meteorite hints at the moon having water, once upon a time
If the Earth’s magnetic field reverses, scientists think they know where ground zero will be
Many skeptics have been speculating over the past several years about Earth undergoing some major changes in the very near future – mainly with regards to the “flipping” of its magnetic field. And new research out of New York claims to have uncovered precisely where “ground zero” of this major event will take place. According to John … Continue reading If the Earth’s magnetic field reverses, scientists think they know where ground zero will be
We’ve already begun trashing the moon: A summary of what’s been left up there
Humanity may not be living on the moon just yet, but that doesn’t mean we haven’t left a mark on its surface. Or marks, if you will – about 400,000 pounds of it. That number is the estimated, collective weight of all the human trash that’s accumulated on the face of Earth’s satellite. Shocking as … Continue reading We’ve already begun trashing the moon: A summary of what’s been left up there
Are Earth’s magnetic poles about to flip? University researcher warns the reversal is approaching
There’s no denying that our planet is in trouble. Between deforestation, pollution, species extinction and soil degradation – to name just a few – there are plenty of crises to keep humankind busy for the foreseeable future. And as if we don’t already have enough to cope with, respected scientists are warning that we may … Continue reading Are Earth’s magnetic poles about to flip? University researcher warns the reversal is approaching
Video game orbital lasers come to life: Chinese engineers propose to zap space debris out of orbit with giant lasers
After decades of sending rockets and satellites into space, low Earth orbit has since become polluted with all manner of orbital debris. Also known as space junk, it’s believed that there are well over 170 million pieces of orbital debris circling the earth, all of which are fragments of missions onto space. Currently, space agencies … Continue reading Video game orbital lasers come to life: Chinese engineers propose to zap space debris out of orbit with giant lasers
Nearly ALL communications satellites could be obliterated in the next few years from a cascading “explosion” of space debris
Space junk is an imminent menace to communications satellites, scientists are warning. Satellites, particularly of a military variety, are already under potential threat from ground-based hostile aggressors with missiles, lasers, kinetic weapons, cyber attacks, and other disruptive measures. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist, as it were, to realize that space trash left behind by prior missions, … Continue reading Nearly ALL communications satellites could be obliterated in the next few years from a cascading “explosion” of space debris
U.S. satellites being threatened with destruction – prepare NOW to be able to communicate in a crisis
U.S. military satellites, as well as those used for civilian purposes like communications, are under threat now more than at any time in the past thanks to an array of advancing weaponry designed to take them out if our country finds itself in another great power conflict on the scale of a previous world war. … Continue reading U.S. satellites being threatened with destruction – prepare NOW to be able to communicate in a crisis
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 