Arctic Divers Reach Never-Before Explored Ocean Ridge Studded with Volcanoes
The submersible Fendouzhe being deployed off a Chinese icebreaker in the Arctic Ocean. Credit: Courtesy of the Fendouzhe…
Australian man’s gold nugget turns out to be rare meteorite
An Australian man’s potential gold discovery has turned out to be something far rarer and more scientifically valuable:…
Continental splits spark new volcanic activity for tens of millions of years
Continents drift apart in slow, powerful motions that reshape the world above and below your feet. A new…
We don’t know how much thawing permafrost will accelerate climate change. Researchers are aiming to find out
Climate scientists know that carbon trapped in permafrost is a huge potential contributor to global warming once the…
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…