Earth.com

Earth.com stands out as the go-to online platform for individuals passionate about our planet and eager to contribute positively. Established by Eric Ralls, this organization is based in Telluride, Colorado, and officially launched on October 1, 2016. Earth.com caters to those who have a genuine interest in nature, the environment, and scientific discoveries. It’s a space for anyone who wants to make a meaningful impact on the Earth. Our mission is to deliver engaging and original content. This commitment is reflected in our extensive library of approximately 6 million pages filled with news articles, blogs, videos, images, and dedicated pages for nearly every species on Earth.

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Webb's iconic 'Cosmic Cliffs' image transformed into stunning 3D video tour of a star nursery

3 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

A famous James Webb Space Telescope portrait has recently gained a fresh dimension. Scientists have transformed the “Cosmic Cliffs” image, first revealed in July 2022, into a sweeping three‑dimensional fly‑through that lets audiences dive into a glittering nursery of stars. The new visualization comes from NASA’s Universe of Learning program and premieres today during a centennial celebration of the first public planetarium, held by the International Planetarium Society in Munich.
Webb telescope gets a clear view of a very hot alien world

3 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

Sub-Neptunes may not orbit our Sun, but they are everywhere in our galaxy. These planets – bigger than Earth, smaller than Neptune – make up the most common type of exoplanet we’ve found so far. Despite their abundance, much about them remains a mystery. That’s especially true when it comes to their thick, cloudy atmospheres. But thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), that’s starting to change.
Plastic industry's 'advanced recycling' fails to deliver results

3 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

Plastic production and advanced recycling continue to expand – and so does the resulting waste. At the same time, public scrutiny of plastic manufacturers is intensifying, pressuring them to tackle the growing issues of recycling and pollution that reach from local landfills to distant coastlines. Dr. Davis Allen, Senior Investigative Researcher at the Center for Climate Integrity, has drawn attention to how plastic producers are promoting a shiny new form of recycling.
Images of single atoms moving freely through space captured for the first time

4 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

Scientists recently snapped pictures of single, “free range” atoms as they move around freely through space – an achievement that has been impossible until now. This remarkable feat might rewrite our understanding of how minuscule particles behave when they are left to roam without constraints. These images shed light on interactions that experts predicted but have never witnessed up close.
Weight loss drugs unexpectedly help people drink less alcohol

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Weight loss drugs are grabbing headlines for their unintended alcohol-related side effects, but not in the way you’d expect. GLP-1 analogues, medications developed to treat obesity, are showing unexpected promise in helping people drink less alcohol. Imagine shedding pounds and losing the urge to pour another drink – all from the same prescription. Global toll of alcohol use disorderAlcohol use disorder isn’t just about heavy drinking.
Wasp moms manage multiple nests with remarkable memory

4 days ago | earth.com | Sanjana Gajbhiye

Digger wasps exhibit remarkable memory skills when managing their nests. These wasps create separate burrows for each egg, storing food inside and returning after a few days to provide more. They can remember the locations of up to nine nests simultaneously, despite the chaotic surroundings filled with hundreds of other females’ nests. The wasps rarely make mistakes, ensuring that each offspring receives adequate nourishment.
'Dark photon' theory of light aims to take down the famous double-slit experiment, upending quantum physics

4 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

For centuries, most scientists have shared the belief that light behaves as both a wave and a particle. This idea, then, became the central component to quantum theory, sprouting the field of science known as quantum mechanics. The double-slit experiment supported the idea, showing bright and dark bands that indicated wave-like interference. But now, a new study suggests that this experiment might not lock us into seeing light as a wave.
Why some people actually prefer to be the subject of gossip

4 days ago | earth.com | Rodielon Putol

Gossip is something most of us think about – especially when we’re not in the room. What are people saying? Are they saying anything at all? Would you rather be the subject of gossip – even if it’s behind your back – or be so invisible that no one mentions you? This isn’t a question from a philosophy class. It’s one that researchers at the University of Mississippi, Duke University, and the University of Kaiserlautern-Landau set out to explore.
New device instantly detects dangerous street drugs

4 days ago | earth.com | Rodielon Putol

A new handheld device is giving drug-checking services a faster, easier, and more affordable way to detect dangerous street drugs – even in tiny amounts. Designed to be portable and easy to use, this device can identify harmful substances in seconds with just the press of a button. Currently being tested in the U.K., Norway, and New Zealand, the device is the product of research from scientists at the University of Bath.
Wealthy elite responsible for vast majority of global climate warming

4 days ago | earth.com | Eric Ralls

It is no secret that some lifestyles demand more resources than others. But recent climate findings highlight how individuals with vast wealth have exerted a larger influence on global warming and temperature shifts than previously realized. In a 2025 analysis, the world’s wealthiest 10% are reported to have caused two-thirds of observed global warming since 1990.