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Scientist’s Models Predict “Water Worlds”

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Rick SpilmanMay 2, 2019

While the surface of the Earth is more than 70% covered by ocean, worlds covered by even greater expanses of water may be more common than previously thought.  We have previously posted about evidence of water on other bodies in … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged models, planets, water worlds

The Water Worlds of Kepler-62

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Rick SpilmanDecember 10, 2016

I have always thought that our planet was misnamed. Earth is a synonym for dirt, even though 72% is covered by water. Now, it appears that scientists may have discovered two distant water worlds even wetter than our own misnamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea | Tagged Kepler-62, red dwarf, water worlds
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