New evidence from rocks, molecules and machine learning is forcing scientists to redraw the opening chapters of Earth’s story ...

Two enormous structures that sit at the border between the Earth's mantle and its core have puzzled scientists for decades.

An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets.

Scientists found 3.3 billion-year-old biosignatures in ancient meteorites and fossils—a billion years older than we thought ...

"One Hand Clapping" draws from neuroscience, evolution, philosophy and a rich tapestry of cultural references to examine how ...

Atoms found deep inside our planet argue that parts of “proto-Earth,” the early version of our planet, still survive inside the mantle.

Researchers looked through historical documents dating back to the fourth century to find total solar eclipses. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

For over 50 years, Earth Day has been celebrated across the country, and the globe, through the mobilization for environmental causes. While it may seem strange to think of a world without ecological ...