SINGAPORE: A study released on Monday, using data from NASA’s Mars InSight lander, found evidence of for liquid water underground reservoir deep below Mars’ surface. This discovery advances the search for life on Mars and sheds light on what may have happened to its ancient oceans. The InSight lander, which has been on Mars since […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE celebrates July 26 as International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, recognising the crucial role mangroves play in keeping our planet healthy. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, the UAE’s Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, highlighted their importance. Mangroves offer many benefits: they boost biodiversity, act as […]
Scientists in the United Kingdom have revealed the discovery of a new planet, “Gliese 12b”, that could possibly support human life. The study found that the planet is “the nearest, transiting temperate, Earth-sized planet found to date.” Estimates indicate that the temperature on Gliese 12b is around 42 degrees Celsius, according to Larisa Ballithorp, researcher […]
This day in history we feature the Mariner 4. The first close-up images of another planet were captured by Mariner 4 during its flyby of Mars on this day in 1965. Trivia – Mariner 4 Mariner 4 was the fourth in a series of spacecraft intended for planetary exploration in a flyby mode. It was […]
This day in history we feature the Ingenuity. The Ingenuity helicopter becomes the first aircraft to achieve flight on another planet on this day in 2021. Trivia – Ingenuity Ingenuity, also called Ginny, is a small robotic helicopter operating on Mars. It is part of NASA’s Mars 2020 mission, along with the Perseverance rover, which […]
UAE: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announces that 2023 is the #YearofSustainability with the following statement: “Effective climate action requires a shared vision and collective will. As the host of #COP28, we are committed to fulfilling our role as a global convener and will continue to support action and innovation […]
This day in history we feature Galileo Spacecraft. The American Galileo spacecraft was the first probe to visit an asteroid on this day in 1991. Trivia – Galileo Spacecraft Galileo was an American robotic space probe that studied the planet Jupiter and its moons, as well as the asteroids Gaspra and Ida. Named after the […]
Dubai-UAE: As we are reaching the end of June, a rare sight awaits in the pre-dawn sky: a parade of planets. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, all five planets that can be seen in the sky with just our eyes will form a planetary parade spanning across a wide swath of sky. Moon in […]
DUBAI: Ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night in a rainforest? Well, now you can with the return of The Green Planet’s much anticipated ‘Camping at The Rainforest’ Experience—the best and only indoor experience that makes you feel like you’re out in the wild! Officially re-launching on 27 May at Dubai’s only in-door […]
DUBAI: Expo 2020 Dubai is inviting the world to join its ‘Walk for People and Planet’ later this month in celebration of the collective, six-month contribution of stakeholders from across the World Expo in creating a cleaner, safer and healthier future for all. The 3 kilometres site-wide Walk, which will take place on March 29, […]
DUBAI: Press play to take a tour of the Terra Pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. It is designed to educate as well as entertain visitors about the planet. It shows through several installations how humans are affecting Earth. Comment below and tell us if you’ve visited Terra and what you liked about the pavilion.
