This collection highlights our most downloaded* earth science papers published in 2020. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers showcase valuable research from an international community ...

On October 10, 2020, a near-Earth asteroid was spotted for the first time. Now, two years later, the airplane-sized object is returning for a visit that will bring it within 400,000 miles of Earth.

It could mean a "negative" leap second. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Even time did not escape 2020 unscathed. The 28 fastest ...

It sounds like something out of a science-fiction movie. For the past couple of weeks, Earth's orbit has been home to a "mini-moon" the size of a city bus. The celestial object is more than just a ...

The Earth's 28 fastest days on record (since 1960) all occurred in 2020. The Earth's rotation can change slightly because of weather and ocean patterns. A negative leap second will be needed if the ...