Entity

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only astronomical object known to harbor life. It is a terrestrial planet with a dynamic surface divided into land and water, and a layered interior including a core, mantle, and crust.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to scientific discoveries about its internal structure and geopolitical competition over its natural resources, particularly rare earth elements.

Latest on Earth

  • Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27
  • Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes, multiple aftershocks
  • Powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Panama, damaging buildings
  • Myanmar’s Rare Earths and the Geopolitics of the Stilwell Road
  • Brazil rare earth mine changes hands
  • Elusive ‘Geoneutrinos’ Are Building a New Map of Earth’s Volatile Interior
  • as climate change continues to ravage the Earth.

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