Scientists discover how extreme heat forged the world’s continents
For billions of years, Earth’s continents have stood firm, forming the foundation for mountains, rivers, and life itself.…
After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise
For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly…
Scientists unlock the secrets of Earth’s earliest rocks
In Earth’s early days, more than 4 billion years ago, the surface was a dangerous and unpredictable place.…
Scientists Find the Invisible Culprit Behind Dry Oil Wells
Oil wells often run dry long before they should, leaving behind untapped reserves hidden by complex underground geology.…
When Non-Avian Dinosaurs Went Extinct, the Earth Changed—Literally. Scientists Think They Finally Know Why
Rocks formed immediately before and after non-avian dinosaurs went extinct are strikingly different, and now, tens of millions…
A Collision With Another Planet Could Have Allowed for Life on Earth
the Earth you walk on today might not be the same planet that was born 4.5 billion years…
‘Groundbreaking’ NASA Discovery Is ‘Closest We Have Ever Come’ to Finding Life on Mars
The so-called “Leopard spot” marks a mineral known on Earth for its production by microbes – Credit: NASA…
Around 90% of an Earthquake’s Energy Doesn’t Do What You Think It Does
Earthquakes can be deadly and disastrous. But what we feel may constitute a tiny sliver of an earthquake’s…
It’s Snowing Salt. The Strange Phenomenon Happening Deep in the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea, Earth’s lowest surface point and deepest hypersaline lake, is revealing remarkable salt structures known as…
Hidden swirling motion observed for first time
At first glance, a landslide, an avalanche, or even a heap of sand pushed by a bulldozer looks…
Ancient fault beneath Canada could trigger 7.5 magnitude earthquake
Scientists in Canada have evaluated novel satellite and lidar mapping data and found that an ancient fault could…
NASA’s Perseverance rover makes another strange finding: See photo
ULA’s Vulcan rocket launches Space Force satellites into orbit ULA’s Vulcan rocket lifts off with two national security…