Earth's Atmosphere
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Moon's Reflected 'Earthshine' May Aid Search for Alien Life
By Denise Chow published
The method of examining the polarization of light could one day be used to spot signs of life on alien planets.

Cold Plasma Layer Detected High Above Earth
By Charles Q. Choi published
Scientists had suspected ions existed, but have only now seen.

Saturn's Moon Titan May be More Earth-Like Than Thought
By Charles Q. Choi published
Scientists say Titan's atmosphere has layers, just like Earth.

Lunar Eclipse Will Supersize Blood-Red Moon Saturday
By Denise Chow published
A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon.

'Heartbeat' of Earth's Atmosphere Detected from Space
By Live Science Staff published
Could help understand makeup of atmosphere & Earth's weather.

Probe Peers Into Energetic Edge of Earth's Atmosphere
By Live Science Staff published
Data shedding light on auroras, how solar wind and Earth's magnetic field interact.

Scientists Discover Ozone Layer On Venus
By Space.com Staff published
Venus has an ozone layer high in its atmosphere, according to the results of a new study.

Earth's Tallest Lightning Seen in Unprecedented Detail
By Charles Q. Choi published
Gigantic jets shoot from clouds to upper atmosphere.
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