Earth crust

volcanic rock lead

Earth’s ‘Missing’ Lead Has Puzzled Scientists for Decades—New Research Could Finally Solve This Ancient Chemical Mystery

Ryan Whalen·April 11, 2026

A massive amount of lead missing from the Earth’s crust may be hidden by the planet’s mantle's immense crushing power.

continent-sized structures

A Rare and Mysterious Type of Earthquake that Occurs Deep Below Earth’s Crust Has Just Been Mapped by Scientists

Ryan Whalen·February 6, 2026

A rare type of deep underground earthquake occurring in the Earth’s mantle has finally been isolated and mapped by Stanford researchers.

Impact Site

Discovery of Oldest-Known Impact Crater is Radically Changing Our Understanding of Earth’s Ancient Past

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2025

Scientists have identified one of the oldest known impact craters, offering new insights into Earth's formation and early life.