Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
Humans evolved late in Earth history. While this timing inspired the conclusion that humanlike life is a cosmic improbability ...
Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet's history and require many ...
Was the emergence of intelligent life on Earth just a fluke? Some scientists think not
Roughly 300,000 years ago, our species first appeared on the African landscape before spreading globally and coming to ...
Firefly spacecraft provides striking view of Earth on top of Earth
Firefly Aerospace 's moon-bound spacecraft has provided the closest thing to a reflecting pool in space, showing Earth as an ...
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Pale Blue Dot: The iconic Valentine's Day photo of Earth turns 35 today — and you're probably in it
On this day 35 years ago, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft took a picture that changed how we see our planet. The iconic "Pale ...
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How Ireland’s Ubotica thrives in an ‘unpredictable’ space
Sean Mitchell of space-tech company Ubotica spoke to Jenny Darmody about the challenges that come with building ...
Chances of 'country-killer' asteroid hitting Earth increased to 1 in 43
The chances of an asteroid hitting the Earth with enough force to destroy a small country have been increased to 1 in 43.
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Risk of Earth being hit by city-destroying asteroid in 2032 doubles in a week – but Ireland would be safe
The risk of an asteroid hitting Earth has doubled in a week – but there are no plans yet to build a spacecraft to ­deflect the football pitch-sized rock. A 90-metre-wide space rock passed Earth on ...
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'No, Cork is not going to be wiped out by a giant asteroid' expert explains
Use precise geolocation data. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Store and/or access information on a ...