Why being in the 'right place' isn't enough for life

A planet's habitability is determined by a confluence of many factors. So far, our explorations of potentially habitable ...
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Effects of Terrestrial Disturbances on Freshwater Biogeochemistry, Ecology, and Functioning

Freshwater ecosystems are closely linked to their terrestrial surroundings through complex physical, chemical, and ecological interactions. They receive ...

3I/ATLAS becomes the UN’s official target in a planetary-defence exercise: What makes this interstellar visitor worth a global campaign

Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is the focus of the eighth official UN and IAWN planetary-defence exercise, running from November 27, 2025, to January 27, ...

Tectonic regimes of terrestrial planets could explain Earth and Venus's divergence

An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets.