earth

One-fifth of Earth's ocean floor is now mapped

• 2 weeks   ago
• Science

Scientists say they have found the cleanest air on Earth

• 3 weeks   ago
• Information

By Amy Woodyatt, CNN
Scientists believe they have identified the world's cleanest air, free from particles caused by human activity,

5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Iran; tremors felt in Qatar

• 3 weeks   ago
• Local

Qatar Seismic Network recorded 5.7 magnitude earthquake at southwest part of Iran on June 9, 2020 at 8:18pm Qatar time.
An earthquake,

5.8 quake hits New Zealand, shakes buildings in Wellington

• 1 month ago
• International

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake has struck around 90 kilometers northwest of Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. The tremor was felt by Kiwis all

A one-in-a-million discovery: Scientists spot 'incredibly rare' super-Earth

• 2 months   ago
• Information

Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, USA TODAY
Another day, another super-Earth? Not so fast. This one really is special.

Powerful 5.1 earthquake hits Iran’s Tehran province

• 2 months   ago
• International

At least two people have died and 11 others injured after a powerful earthquake shook Iran’s Tehran province early on Friday, according to

Astronomers find closest black hole to Earth, hiding in plain sight

• 2 months   ago
• Science

The Milky Way Galaxy is thought to contain hundreds of millions of black holes. But only a few dozen have revealed themselves—through the

Nature increases while pollution decreases during global Lockdown

• 2 months   ago
• International

‘Nature is healing, humans are the virus’   The global lockdown has given Mother Nature a unique opportunity to bounce

New potentially habitable exoplanet is similar in size and temperature to Earth

• 3 months   ago
• Science

Astronomers have uncovered a potentially habitable Earth-sized exoplanet 300 light-years away from us.   Out of the 2,681 exoplanets

Earth’s crust is shaking less as people stay home

• 3 months   ago
• Science

The COVID-19 lockdowns globally have not only made air breathable or rivers clean but have also resulted in the way our Earth moves, as

Idaho rocked by 6.5 earthquake, 2nd strongest on record

• 3 months   ago
• International

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake has rocked southern Idaho, the second largest ever recorded in the state. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the

Qatar Switch Off Lights for 'Earth Hour 2020'

• 3 months   ago
• Local

Amid the threat of coronavirus pandemic with a record of 1 death and 28 new virus cases in Qatar, the country, yesterday, joined millions accross

Sheikha Mayassa Calls on Qatar People to Take Part in 'Earth Hour' Tonight

• 3 months   ago
• Local

All Qatar citizens and expats are encouraged by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani to pledge their support in

Today’s Earth Hour is Going Digital Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

• 3 months   ago
• Science

Earth Hour will take place online to help stop the spread of coronavirus. The event will take place on Saturday 28 March at

How to Celebrate Earth Hour in Qatar Tomorrow?

• 3 months   ago
• Nature

In view of the ongoing health crisis as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the Earth Hour global organising team, led by World

Tsunami Watch Canceled for Hawaii after 7.5 Magnitude Quake Strikes in Northern Pacific

• 3 months   ago
• International

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck in the northern Pacific on Wednesday and a tsunami warning was issued for the closest shores on Russia's far

Earthquake reported in Oman

• 3 months   ago
• International

An earthquake has been reported in Samail in Al Dakhliyah Governorate, 40 kms away from Muscat on Friday, according to the Earthquake Monitoring

No Earthquake in Qatar Today: Qatar Meteorological Dept. Denies Earthquake Rumors on Social Media

• 4 months   ago
• Local

"No truth to the rumors circulating regarding an earthquake in Qatar today," said Qatar Meteorological Department (QMD) on Twitter.

Earth at closest point from the Sun Tomorrow

• 6 months   ago
• International

Our blue planet "Earth" will be at nearest point in its orbit around the sun(perihelion) on the morning of Sunday, January 5, 2020, at