Tag: Earth
Iceland: world’s first underground magma observatory to dig towards the center of the Earth
The Krafla (Iceland) was already an exceptionally beautiful volcanic system. And a region rich in geothermal resources. Which is now also preparing to become a unique scientific research site in…
The mystery of the origin of water on Earth finally solved?
For a long time, the question of the origin of water on Earth has been debated. Researchers are now bringing new clues that point to a somewhat surprising probable source:…
The Exploratorium: Who Decided North Was High on the Maps?
If there is something that Thomas Pesquet can testify to, it is that in space, there is neither high nor low. And yet, in our collective mind, we still imagine…
What would happen if the Earth stopped spinning?
Our Earth turns on itself without our being directly aware of it. However, the consequences of this rotational movement are numerous. And if it were to stop, our planet would…
The virtues of the past for the society of the future, by Roland Lehoucq
The functioning of a human society is based on its consumption of matter and energy. In physics, this observation is obvious because, according to her, energy measures the capacity of…
Magellan’s gas stream is 5 times closer to Earth and will collide faster
The Magellanic Current is the name that astronomers give to a huge flow of gas that winds around our Galaxy, the Milky Way. And today, researchers are suggesting that this…
Solar Orbiter: its flight over Earth on November 27 will be the riskiest moment of its mission
The probability that the Solar Orbiter will encounter debris on its next flight over Earth is very low. But the risk is not zero, and the mere fact that this…
This map betrays the magnetic signatures of the telluric forces that shaped the Earth
The map of the Earth’s magnetic field has been enriched with a new model making it possible to better understand the thermal state of the Earth’s crust, to perceive the…
Listen to the sound of the Earth to build an accurate image
How to image the interior of the earth’s crust? Seismic imagery provides solutions but its depth of investigation remains limited. However, researchers have just developed a new method based on…
Solar Orbiter will graze the Earth tonight
November 27, Solar Orbiter will fly closely over Earth before beginning its main science mission. The probe, which will pass at an altitude of only 460 kilometers, will have to…