Geology
Evidence of dark matter particles may be easier to find in ancient minerals than in the newest detectors.
Planets closely orbiting red dwarf stars may have dynamic tectonic plates, making them more life-friendly than previously thought.
Scientists sound alarm over radiation in Nubian Aquifer, but other experts say the health risk is unclear.
Radar has revealed evidence of an environmentally significant impact that probably occurred during the last 2.6 million years.
Deep water reptiles diversified as Mesozoic sea levels rose. Their shallow water counterparts declined.
Drilling directly into magma may help humanity harness a vast new source of clean energy.
Deep layers may reveal prehistoric earthquakes, showing how often they strike New England.
Magnified, the whisker-like deposits look like tiny rolled cigars.
Geological data holds hidden patterns that can reveal new minerals and undiscovered Earth events.
Wastewater from oil drilling is triggering earthquakes, and no one can predict where they will strike or how hard they will shake.
Paleontologists have found incredible dinosaur diversity at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. What could nearby Bears Ears hold?
Teeny tiny minerals locked inside diamonds tell scientists about Earth’s early history.