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The eventual formation of the next supercontinent, often referred to as Pangea Ultima, could lead to conditions that are "uninhabitable to mammalian life", according to a study led by researchers from the University of Bristol.

In a stark reminder of the consequences of human activities on our planet, a new study highlights the growing impact of these actions on Earth's vital boundaries. These planetary boundaries represent the delicate balance that sustains the stability and liveability of the planet for all living beings.

After years of dedicated work and anticipation, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has accomplished a historic milestone by safely delivering a capsule filled with rocks and dust collected from asteroid Bennu to Earth. This remarkable feat, completed with precision, holds the promise of advancing the understanding of planet formation, the origins of organic compounds and water on Earth, and enhancing our knowledge of potentially hazardous asteroids. Let's delve into this extraordinary achievement and its profound implications.

Pink diamonds, renowned for their rarity and high value, have long baffled researchers due to their unique coloration compared to colourless diamonds. However, a team of Australian researchers has finally unravelled the mystery behind these precious gems.

In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have unveiled Earth's most diverse ecosystem, and it's not the vast oceans, lush rainforests, or sprawling swamps. Surprisingly, it's the unassuming soil (earth) beneath us that teems with life, shaping the very essence of our planet. Recent research by ecologist Mark Anthony and his team has spotlighted the astonishing biodiversity within this unexplored realm.

The quest to unveil the mysteries of life beyond Earth propels astrophysicists towards discovering habitable planets amidst the expanding collection of over 5000 worlds found beyond our solar system. A group of Indian scientists has embarked on a journey to decode a pivotal factor in this pursuit: the role of magnetic fields of stars and their accompanying planets in determining habitability. Their groundbreaking study, documented in the Astrophysical Journal, sheds light on the intricate interplay between stellar and planetary magnetism, unravelling its profound influence on the critical atmospheric erosion necessary for life to thrive.

Humans have emerged as the planet’s most extraordinary predator, doing things that other predators do not, killing or capturing for reasons other than feeding themselves, according to study by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) and the University of Victoria in Canada.

The effect of human activity on Earth would result in unpredictable chaos from which there is no return, according to a group of physicists.

In a study that is quite alarming, researchers noted that almost half of all life on Earth is “declining towards extinction, putting human wellbeing under increasing threat”.

Global atmospheric dust (microscopic airborne particles from desert dust storms) cools the planet with hiding the full amount of warming caused by...