Gliese 581 is one of just nine stars at that particular distance which astronomers have searched with high enough precision to uncover a planet in the habitable zone.
Because Gliese 581 is only 1% as bright as the Sun, it exudes little warmth, and its habitable zone lies much closer. At this distance, planets get locked into strong gravitational pulls that tend to slow their rotation.
Firstly, Gliese 581g is located at almost exactly the right distance from its red dwarf parent star (Gliese 581) in order to sustain liquid water, which is the only known criterion for organic formation.
When researcher Kieran Bown saw the tail of a humpback whale sticking up off in the distance, he thought the animal might be injured or dead — but the whale was actually just dead tired!
When researcher Kieran Bown saw the tail of a humpback whale sticking up off in the distance, he thought the animal might be injured or dead — but the whale was actually just dead tired!
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!
The duties of a World Cup security guard require you to attend World Cup matches and stand within shouting distance of the action that has captivated tens of millions across the globe. The catch? You can't watch the games!
Flying fish live in all oceans. Their unusually large pectoral fins allow them to escape from predators by leaping out of the water and gliding short distances.
A doctor in Japan was arrested after he posted a video on Youtube of himself speeding in his Ferrari. Police determined that he exceeded the speed limit based on the distance covered and the time elapsed.
They are being very civil about it. Stating that infidelity wasn't an issue, the source added, "The big problem with their relationship is the distance."
A rare meteorological event, some suggest that violent winds and waterspouts lift and carry animals a great distance before they fall, but raining animals remains an enigma.