Earth Science

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Technology
Earth's magnetic north pole is moving too fast for experts to keep up. Now scientists might know why.
Business Insider - Aylin Woodward
In the Hollywood blockbuster "The Core," the planet's core suddenly stops rotating, which causes Earth's magnetic field to collapse. Then bursts of deadly microwaves cook the Colosseum and melt the Golden
The Guardianadded this to Environment
Women's News
Polly Higgins, lawyer who fought for recognition of 'ecocide', dies aged 50
The Guardian - Jonathan Watts
Polly Higgins, one of the most inspiring figures in the green movement, has died aged 50. Higgins, a British barrister, led a decade-long campaign for “ecocide” to be recognised as a crime against humanity.
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Earth Day
What’s Wrong With Earth Day
Rolling Stone - Jeff Goodell
Today is Earth Day, a moment when children all over the world are taught valuable lessons about the wonders of the planet we live on and editorial …
Forbesadded this to Most Popular
Earth
Celebrate Earth Day With The Greatest Images Of Our Planet From Space
Forbes - Ethan Siegel
With the advent of rocketry and spaceflight, our cosmic perspective changed forever. Even amateurs can reach such heights on a shoestring budget. From low-Earth orbit, International Space Station astronauts
National Review
Earth
The Earth: It’s Alive! It’s Alive!
National Review - Wesley J. Smith
There the New York Times goes again — pushing radical environmentalist advocacy in its Sunday paper. This time, we are told that “Gaia Theory” is …
The Washington Post
Earth
‘How ecosexual are you?’: Why some prefer Lover Earth to Mother Earth
The Washington Post - By Lisa Bonos
Eyes closed, I sat cross-legged on a pillow on the floor of a downtown D.C. dance studio as a man I’d just met delicately brushed a rosebud along the side of my face. My skin tingled as I noticed how the
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Business
Consumers Are Choosing Brands That Support the Earth
Forbes - Natalie Parletta
More than ever, consumers have become the swinging voters of product success. Most people are choosing companies that take a stand on important social, cultural, environmental and political issues. That’s
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Rome Statute
'Her Work Will Live On': Climate Movement Mourns Loss of Ecocide Campaigner Polly Higgins
commondreams.org
"'The Earth is in need of a good lawyer.' That thought would not leave me alone. It changed my life," said Higgins.Lawyer and visionary thinker Polly …
WIRED
Earth Day
Our Favorite Upcycled and Recycled Products for Earth Day
WIRED - Adrienne So
Making eco-friendly decisions can be tricky. We want to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and slow the spread of microplastic. But as much as we …
archwizardadded this to Science Fractions
Planets
Life Could Be Evolving on Nearby Planets Right Now, Even Bathed in Hellish Radiation
ScienceAlert - PETER DOCKRILL
We are surrounded by alien worlds. In neighbouring star systems, Earth-like planets abound, with unusual names like Proxima b, TRAPPIST–1e, …
National Geographicadded this to News
Climate Change
Why looking at Earth from above is our most critical space mission
National Geographic - Michael E. Mann
Science & InnovationStarstruck Climate scientist Michael Mann muses on seminal weather satellite NOAA-20—and what the perspective from space teaches us about our home. 5 Minute Read By Michael E. Mann
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Recycling
24 Jokes For Anyone Who Loves The Planet
BuzzFeed - Whitney Jefferson
For anyone who loves nature, recycling, and mother earth.
archwizardadded this to Science Fractions
Space
15 Sneaky Lies You Were Told About Space
tworontont.org
What would you do if we told you that you could be a victim of sneaky space lies? But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most of us have been victims to …
ALena.kadded this to NASA, Space & Earth's Core
Space Science
9 Laughably Unscientific Historical Theories Attempting To Explain The Universe
floridatime.org - By floridatime
For as long as humans have been able to communicate, they have been trying to figure out exactly what is going on “up there.” This has resulted in a …
Climate Change
Scientists Seek Clues To Climate Change Inside World's Oldest Ice
tpr.org - Jeremy Hobson
Later this year, a group of European scientists will begin drilling for what’s believed to be the world’s oldest ice in Antarctica. The scientists …
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NASA
Check out these pictures of the globe thanks to NASA
sbs.com.au - The Feed
To celebrate Earth Day today, the world’s biggest space institution is asking you to share your pictures of our beautiful planet. VIDEO ABOVE: Marc …
Elvis Presley
Lil Dicky Reveals How He Got 31 Celebs to Work on His Single, "Earth"
iheart.com - Elvis Duran Staff
Lil Dicky stopped by Elvis Duran and the Morning Show to celebrate his new single "Earth." The 31-year-old rapper admitted to Elvis Duran that he …
The Independentadded this to Life & Style
Earth Day
Earth Day 2019: People share stunning photos of the globe to celebrate annual event
independent.co.uk - Chelsea Ritschel
In honour of Earth Day, people around the globe are sharing their support for the annual initiative with incredible photos of nature. This year marks …
Space.comadded this to Space.com
NASA
Earth Day 2019: These Amazing NASA Images Show Earth from Above
space.com
NASA is celebrating Earth Day today (April 22) by sharing some really incredible photos of Earth from satellites, aircraft and deep-space …
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Microplastics
There’s just no getting away from microplastic contamination
Ars Technica - Cathleen O'Grady
And we still don’t know where a huge portion of our plastic waste even ends up. Microplastics may be having a moment in the spotlight, as the public …
People
Katherine Schwarzenegger
Katherine Schwarzenegger Shares Her Eco Beauty Rules
People - Jackie Fields
In honor of Earth Day, the star is revealing her stress-free routine to help everyone become more eco-friendly For Katherine Schwarzenegger, being eco-conscious comes naturally. But the 29-year-old author
Ilyasadded this to The Cosmos
Conservative View
Black Holes and the Wonder of Creation
stream.org - Alex Chediak
Astronomers made news by capturing the first image of a black hole. But the beauty that shone from the Event Horizon Telescope didn't just validate …
Shane Leschasinadded this to esoterica
Science
Geomagnetic jerks finally reproduced and explained
phys.org - Science X staff
The Earth's magnetic field experiences unpredictable, rapid, and intense anomalies that are known as geomagnetic jerks. The mechanisms behind this …
Patch
Earth
What are you doing to help the EARTH?
Patch - Colleen M. Sullivan
The following found on https://www.doyouyoga.com/10-s... 10 Simple Ways To Celebrate Earth Day by Anna Coventry 1. Keep The Car In The Garage How about …
Soviet Union
Curiosity — A Failed Soviet Probe Might Reenter Earth's...
curiosity.com - tumblr.curiosity.com
A ghost from the old Soviet space program may return to Earth in the coming years. Mimicking a campy episode of the 70s series “The Six Million …
Jorge Sánchezadded this to Geekology
Design
The blu Marble Livestreams Heavenly Perspective of Earth From Space
Design Milk - Gregory Han
Artist Sebastian Errazuriz’s latest public artwork installation transcends the description of monumental with an effort and scale deserving of the …
Podcasting
A Better World Podcast
stitcher.com - www.stitcher.com
Show Info: A semi-weekly thirty minutes of inspiration. Hosted by Marc Ross, Chief Instigator at Needle Consultants, LLC, this podcast focuses on the …
Live Scienceadded this to Science
Meteor Showers
How to Watch the Dazzling Lyrid Meteor Shower (Unless the Moon Gets in the Way)
Live Science - Laura Geggel
Springtime stargazers are in for a treat; the Lyrid meteor shower will peak in a dazzling show tonight and early Tuesday morning (April …
rye_breadadded this to Space / Earth
Moon
On Titan, the Polar Vortex Can Last a Shiver-Inducing 22 (Earth) Years
space.com
And you thought unpredictable spring temperatures were annoying: On Saturn's moon Titan, chilly polar vortex periods can last to the summer …
Earth Day
Earth Day focus on community partnerships
union-bulletin.com - Alasdair Padman
After a brief presentation by Genie Walter, solid waste coordinator for the city of Walla Walla, children and families dispersed throughout the Walla …