Mysterious structures within Earth’s mantle may explain why we exist
Far below your feet, nearly 1,800 miles beneath oceans and continents, Earth carries two massive scars from its…
Scientists have finally confirmed what lies deep inside the Moon and it’s surprisingly Earth-like
The structure of the moon has perplexed astronomers for centuries before the advent of spacecraft. In the early…
Volcano Shows Alarming Signs of Activity After 700,000 Years Since Last Eruption
A long-dormant volcano has swollen 3.5 inches in 10 months, scientists say—amid concern that it could erupt for…
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…
Former Skyline High School student picked for NASA candidate class
SEATTLE — A woman with Western Washington roots was chosen by NASA to join the next astronaut candidate…
Former Skyline High School student picked for NASA candidate class
SEATTLE — A woman with Western Washington roots was chosen by NASA to join the next astronaut candidate…
Listen to the creepy sound of Earth’s magnetic field reversal
If our planet flips and no one’s around to hear it, does it still make a sound? Scientists…
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…