Tag: Earth
The giant comet K2 has just made its closest passage to Earth
A comet discovered 5 years ago will be closest to Earth on July 14. Larger than most of its congeners, C/2017 K2 (PanStarrs) is visible in telescopes. Its activity and…
Comet 2022: how and at what time to observe the passage of K2 near the Earth?
COMET. This Thursday, July 14, 2022, comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS), whose trajectory is close to our Earth, is visible using a telescope. Know everything about the time of its observation.…
This summer’s comet passes closest to Earth on July 14
A comet discovered 5 years ago will be closest to Earth on July 14. Larger than most of its congeners, C/2017 K2 (PanStarrs) is visible in telescopes. Its activity and…
Extensive study details the origin of every mineral found on Earth
This is an unusual study that just came out in the journal American Mineralogist. Researchers have looked into the minerals present on Earth, with the aim of listing all the…
News on the formation of the Earth and all the planets of the Solar System
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Comet 2022: when to observe K2, closest to Earth?
COMET. C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS), whose trajectory will graze our Earth, will be visible using a telescope this Thursday, July 14, 2022. Where do comets come from and their so recognizable…
An American company wants to drill up to 20 km deep for unlimited access to the internal heat of the Earth!
In the race for renewable energiesthere is a particularly promising one: the geothermal energy. Our planet is indeed a formidable powerhouse, totally inexhaustible, at least on a human scale. The…
Summer readings: travel from Earth to the Moon with Futura
Summer is here. And to stock up on ideas on sunny days, Futura takes you on an unprecedented scientific expedition in 4 files, from the Moon to the Earth… with…
“Anima”, the man suspended in the breath of the Earth
“Anima” is a spectacular performance installation designed by director Maëlle Poésie and visual artist Noémie Goudal. On a triptych of giant screens scroll images of palm trees, rocks, a cave…
World population: how many humans can the Earth support?
You will also be interested [EN VIDÉO] How high will the world’s population grow? In 1950, the world population was estimated at 2.6 billion people. Today we are 7.7 billion…