Tag: Earth

The Volcano that’s Sinking while Erupting

Tanzania’s Doinyo Lengai volcano, known for its unique carbonatite lava, has been sinking into the ground at a rate of 1.4 inches per year over the past decade….

Dark Comets May Be Hiding in Solar System | WION Podcast

A recent study by the University of Michigan suggests that up to 60% of near-Earth objects may be dark comets, not just asteroids. These dark comets, thought to…

Earth saw its hottest year in 2024, breached major climate threshold

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, with such a big jump that the planet temporarily passed a major climate threshold, several weather monitoring agencies announced Friday….

2024 was the hottest year on record, NASA and NOAA confirm

Amid a week of horrifying wildfires in Los Angeles, government agencies in the U.S. and around the world confirmed Friday that 2024 was the planet’s hottest year since…

Mars was once an Iceball! | WION Podcast

Mars’s ancient climate was likely icy and frigid, dampening hopes of past life on the Red Planet. Scientists found that soil in Mars’s Gale Crater is similar to…

Sun Starts New Cycle Early: What’s Next? | Wion Podcast

the Sun’s early start to solar cycle 26 while cycle 25 is still ongoing. Dr. Rachel Howe from the University of Birmingham shares insights on this unusual development….

Fern With Earth’s Biggest Genome | WION Podcast

Fascinating science behind a new Guinness World Record! In this episode, we explore the incredible fern that boasts the largest genome ever found on Earth. Learn what this…

Active Volcanoes Found On Venus, Earth’s Twin Fires Up! | WION Podcast

Scientists are detecting signs that Earth’s neighboring planet, often referred to as its twin, may be experiencing volcanic activity. In this episode, we explored what’s happening on Venus,…