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Quarter of world could become desert if global warming increases by just 2ºC
Study finds, weather change would see more than quarter of world's land surface, home to more than 1.5 billion people, becoming more arid.
Find out why life on Mars is impossible
According to Oxford scientists, Mars was made uninhabitable when its surface water was absorbed into the planet’s crust.
Alien life is common in universe: study
The existence of the rocks the scientists analysed is also rather remarkable.
Space radiation can cause bone loss in astronauts: study
As NASA prepares for deep space travel, astronauts will also face increased, prolonged exposure to space radiation.
Year ender 2017: 6 of this year's biggest conspiracy theories
Some may shock, while others may leave you scratching your head.
Mars atmosphere well protected from solar wind: study
The findings show that a stronger solar wind mainly accelerates particles already escaping the planet's gravity.
Moon-sized body likely delivered gold to Earth: NASA
The team determined the total amount of material delivered to Earth may have been 2-5 times greater than previously thought.
Self-taught rocket scientist plans to prove that earth is flat
Hughes is a 61-year-old limo driver who’s spent the last few years building a steam-powered rocket out of salvage parts in his garage.
Mystery about origin of gold unveiled
The focus of the research has been the region of the Deseado Massif at the Argentinean Patagonia,
Number of big earthquakes may increase in 2018: study
Researchers found that there had been periods of around five years when Earths rotation slowed/