Computer simulations strongly support new theory of Earth's core

User rating: 4.4 / 5 after 64 vote(s)

Swedish researchers present in today’s Web edition of the journal Science evidence that their theory about the core of the earth is correct. Among other applications, the findings may be of significance for our understanding of the cooling down of the earth, and of the stability of the earth’s magnetic field.

Full story »

All News summaries from Space & Earth science news
All News summaries for February 08, 2008

US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo

Oct 12, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- An American computer game designer reached space Sunday, fulfilling a long-deferred childhood dream that began with the flight of his astronaut father.

Economic woes chill effort to stop global warming

Oct 12, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- Attempts to tackle global warming are being made more difficult by the spreading economic crisis even as Democratic congressional leaders say it's still a top goal for next year.

India's unmanned lunar mission ready for launch

Oct 12, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

India is making final preparations for its first mission to the moon, officials said over the weekend.

US space tourist hopes to recoup 30 million-dollar ticket

Oct 11, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

Richard Garriott, who is set to become the first American to follow his astronaut father into space on Sunday, hopes to be able to recoup the 30 million dollars he paid for the experience.

Russian space chief reassures US partners

Oct 11, 2008 | User rating: not rated yet

(AP) -- The ongoing global economic turmoil and increasingly strained ties between Moscow and Washington will not stand in the way of further space exploration, Russia's space agency chief said Saturday.

PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive

Video

Editorials Goto Archive

Free Magazines Goto Archive

Newsletter

News Archive