Samples from Mars' surface could unravel planet's history, researchers argue
Geologically, Mars is very reminiscent of the moon. But it also looks a lot like the Earth. It all depends on who you ask.
300 million-year-old hotspot linked to the formation of the Great Lakes discovered by scientists; where is it now?
Recent research suggests that the Great Lakes originated from the Cape Verde hotspot under the ancient supercontinent Pangaea ...
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Timeline of life: Ice ages gave evolution a kick-start
Virginia Tech study unveils 2 billion years of evolution, highlighting the 'boring billion,' Snowball Earth, and ancient ...
The 'climate archive': How scientists study the ancient past
It is official: 2024 was the hottest year since 1850, around the time scientists began keeping reliable records of Earth's ...
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Ancient humans understood the future and the past pretty much as we do
Sticks found in a cave that date back 12,000 years and other archaeological evidence show how humans have long viewed the ...
Antarctic scientists drill 2 miles down to reach 1.2 million-year-old ice
An international team of scientists say they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 ...
Ancient Geological Hotspot Linked to Great Lakes' Depth and Formation
Ancient hotspot under Great Lakes region linked to their formation Weak lithosphere aided ice in shaping massive lake depressions Study combines seismic data with geological history insights ...