3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (514+ words) A continent racing across the planet at twice the speed of growing fingernails is remaking the map—and threatening the region directly in its path. By Terra Daily Editorial Team · Editorial process Published September 10, 2026 Here is a number that does…...

7+ mon, 4+ week ago   (413+ words) Because Earth's rotation axis is tilted relative to its orbital plane, regions outside the tropics experience a single annual peak in solar radiation, near the local summer solstice. By contrast, tropical latitudes see two annual maxima in solar radiation near…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (334+ words) "This assessment shows how Hunga's water-rich plume reshaped the stratosphere in ways not seen before. It underscores the importance of sustained observations and advanced modelling, and the value of international scientific collaboration through WCRP in delivering robust climate insights," said…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (325+ words) The oxygenation of the planet, known as the "Great Oxygenation Event" or GOE, was undeniably monumental, but relatively little is known about the exact timing of the event or the geochemical conditions that made it possible. And the more scientists…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago   (479+ words) Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2025 Data from Sentinel-6B will continue a decades-long record of sea surface height, helping to improve coastal planning, protect critical infrastructure, and advance weather forecasts. With launch set for no earlier than 12:21 a.m. EST Monday, Nov. 17, Sentinel-6B is…...

10+ mon, 6+ day ago   (147+ words) Lead author Matilda Boyce said the scarcity of ancient rocks makes determination of early crustal growth timing and rates challenging. The team applied fine-scale analytical methods to original plagioclase feldspar, capturing the isotopic composition of the ancient mantle. The evidence…...

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (399+ words) During earlier and later time periods, tectonic plates kept a steady pace, climate zones were normal, and the planet's magnetic field wobbled modestly around the north and south poles (while occasionally reversing). Theories about the cause of the Ediacaran fluctuations…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago   (503+ words) Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 10, 2025 The appearance of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere was a turning point in the history of our planet, forever transforming the environment and setting the stage for complex life. This event, known as the Great Oxidation Event…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago   (216+ words) "Building on NASA's long legacy of satellite altimetry data and its real-world impact on shipping operations, Sentinel-6B will soon take on the vital task of improving ocean and weather forecasts to help keep ships, their crews, and cargo safe", said…...