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 ...
Carbon dioxide has been regulating Earth’s climate for hundreds of millions of years – new study
The transition in and out of the Late Palaeozoic ice age was one of the biggest climate transitions in Earth’s history, a ...
Sunken worlds under the Pacific? High-res models reveal workings of Earth's mantle
Geophysicists at ETH Zurich are using models of the lower mantle to identify areas where earthquake waves behave differently ...
Old Rock Day 2025: History, significance, and ways to celebrate
Old Rock Day on January 7 honors the significance of rocks, fossils, and Earth's geological history. Discover ways to ...
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Essential Steps to Become a Palaeontologist and Uncover Earth's Ancient History
Explore the essential steps to become a palaeontologist, from education to field experience and networking opportunities.
Earth's air war: Explaining the delayed rise of plants, animals on land
If you like the smell of spring roses, the sounds of summer birdsong, and the colors of fall foliage, you have the stabilization of the ozone layer to thank for it. Located in the stratosphere, where ...
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North America's oldest dinosaur is completely rewriting history
Researchers discovered Ahvaytum bahndooiveche fossils in Wyoming, revealing dinosaurs in Laurasia earlier than believed.
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20 years later: Remembering the world's deadliest tsunami
Commemorating 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the deadliest in history, and its enduring legacy.