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The Cambrian Bang. Illustration: depositphotos.com

New findings regarding the connection between the increase of oxygen in the atmosphere and the development of complex life

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Hebrew University researchers have revealed new findings regarding the connection between the increase in oxygen in the atmosphere and oceans on Earth, and the development of complex life. The study indicates that the rise of oxygen occurred after the development of complex life, contrary to previous assumptions
Artist's rendering of the planet GJ 1214 b. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC)

Glowing steamy surprise: NASA's Webb takes a closer look at a mysterious planet

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"The planet is completely covered in a kind of layer of fog or clouds," said Eliza Kempton, a researcher at the University of Maryland and lead author of a new paper on the planet published in Nature. "The atmosphere simply remained completely hidden from us until this observation." She noted that if the planet was indeed rich in water, it could have been a "water world", with large amounts of water and ice material at the time of its formation.
The members of the space mission from the Weizmann Institute of Science (right to left): Dr. Eli Galanti, Prof. Yohai Caspi and Maria Smirnova

By 2031 you will reach justice: Israeli technology on the way to deep space

A blue-and-white device that was created especially for an experiment by Weizmann Institute of Science scientists was launched to the planet Jupiter, as part of an international research mission of the European Space Agency
The launch of the JUICE spacecraft from the Coro Space Center in French Guiana. Screenshot from the European Space Agency and Ariane Space TV

The JUICE spacecraft was launched to the moons of Jupiter

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The launch at Coro in French Guiana was postponed from yesterday due to weather conditions * The spacecraft is carrying ten instruments, some of which are also made in Israel * Will arrive in the Zedek system in July 2031
This infrared imaging from the Web's near infrared wavelength camera (NIRCam) combines data from two 1.4 and 3.0 micron filters, shown here in blue and orange, respectively. The planet shows a blue tint in the image obtained with a representative color. Image credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI)

The Webb Space Telescope photographed in detail 11 of the rings surrounding Uranus-Uron

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The Webb Space Telescope photographed in detail 11 of the rings surrounding Uranus-Uron
A planet to my right that is similar to Jupiter, but orbits its sun closely (hot Jupiter). Image: NASA

Hydrogen-breathing aliens may exist on planets quite different from Earth

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The night glow of the atmosphere. Stephen D. Miller

The Night Watch / Stephen D. Miller

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four Seasons. Photo: shutterstock

Empire of the Sun

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The ozone hole. Illustration: shutterstock

Don't make me a hole in the ozone!

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Prof. Yoav Yair and his team members with the balloon participating in the experiment that monitors the electricity levels in the atmosphere. Photo: Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center

An act in five scientific balloons

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2.7 billion year old metal ore discovered in Canada. Makes it possible to estimate the composition of the atmosphere at that time. Photo: McGill University

New clues about the origin of life on Earth

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Creating acid rain: Acidic gases (sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides) are emitted from factories and vehicles into the atmosphere, where they are carried by the wind until they reach clouds or water-rich fog. The gases then dissolve in water and produce acid rain that destroys vegetation and pollutes rivers. And the lakes and crumbled stone buildings.

Formation of acid rain from sulfur dioxide and water

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Hive returns. An organized beehive-like system of clouds over the coast of Peru. Satellite photo courtesy of NASA

The low rain clouds, known as "maritime stratocumulus" exhibit a honeycomb configuration

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Artist's impression of lightning storms on Venus. Figure: European Space Agency

The lightning storms on Venus are similar to those on Earth

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The farthest limit where the Earth's magnetic field has successfully repelled the solar wind. Source: Wikipedia.

Earth's ancient magnetic field and its effect on the atmosphere

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"Greener" consumer products

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Scientists offer an answer to the question: does polluted air increase or decrease rain?

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Bacteria bring rain

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