Mimas, one of Saturn’s more mysterious moons has been shown to have a telltale wobble that might just be indicative of the presence of underground water (or even a subterranean ocean). A new study conducted by an international team of astronomers has focused on Mimas, the smallest of Saturn’s main moons. Scientists from the United States, Belgium and France have taken countless high-resolution … [Read more...]
Mercury Hosts Water Ice in North Pole Craters
Searching for extraterrestrial water presence has never been so rewarding. Messenger, NASA’s probe orbiting Mercury, has discovered ice sheets on the planet’s North Pole. Finding ice on the Sun’s closest neighbor is astonishing. While Earth lies comfortably at 93 million miles away from the Sun, Mercury and the star are separated by just 36 million miles. Because it has almost no atmospheric layer … [Read more...]
Scientists Discovered Massive Underground ‘ocean’ 400 miles beneath Earth’s surface
According to a new study chances are there that as per the early theory the oceans weren’t perhaps the product of icy comets, but might have resulted from geological and tectonic activity that drove water to the surface. “Geological processes on the Earth’s surface, such as earthquakes or erupting volcanoes, are an expression of what is going on inside the Earth, out of our sight,” … [Read more...]
Scientists find largest water reservoir deep in Earth
In a major breakthrough, scientists have claimed that they have discovered the Earth’s largest water reservoir, rock deep in its mantle. According to the researchers, the newly discovered reservoir which is found 640 km beneath our feet could quench the thirst of billions of people in the future. The study was conducted by the researchers at Northwestern University and University of New … [Read more...]
Diet soda cut fats, helps more than Water for Weight Loss
You think many times before taking a sip of diet soda, thinking of its probable side effects on your weight. But a new study has come as a good news to many especially the teens. The study says drinking diet soda may actually help you in losing weight. And yes diet soda aids better than water. Does Diet soda cut extra fats? Dr. Jim Hill says he often faces queries from patients in his weight … [Read more...]
Utah And 10 other states Declared As Drought Areas
LAS VEGAS: Federal officials have selected sections of Utah and 10 other drought-ridden Western and Central states as primary natural disaster areas, because of a drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement Wednesday includes countries in Utah, California, New Mexico, Kansas, Texas, Nevada, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma and Colorado. Tom Vilsack, agriculture Secretary said … [Read more...]