9 Surprising Earth Facts Scientists Learned in the Last Year
- Earth may have a quasi-moon asteroid PN7 is orbiting the Sun alongside Earth.
- Scientists found the deepest known ecosystem nearly 6 miles below the Pacific Ocean.
- Gold may be leaking from Earth’s core through volcanic magma.
- Arctic permafrost melt is accelerating global warming by releasing trapped carbon.
- Beavers help fight climate change by creating wetlands that store carbon.
- Scientists discovered earthquakes deep inside Earth’s mantle.
- Wolves helped restore aspen forests in Yellowstone by reducing elk numbers.
- Tiny “microlightning” may have helped create life on Earth.
- ☀️Renewable energy overtook coal as the world’s leading electricity source