In the Search for Dark Matter, Scientists Have a Rock-Solid New Strategy
Scientists are planning to look within billion-year-old rock formations in the search for mysterious dark matter.
Geology
Something is Missing from Deep Within the Ocean, Revealing New Clues to a 34-Million-Year-Old Mystery
Something scientists expected to find commemorating one of Earth’s most drastic periods of climate change apparently doesn’t exist, according to new findings.
Geologists Uncover Mysterious Hidden Subduction Zone Beneath Pacific, Offering A Glimpse into Earth’s Ancient Interior
Geologists have uncovered a mysterious subduction zone deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping our understanding of Earth's inner workings.
Researchers Reveal the Secret Ingredient That Causes Volcanoes to Make Precious Sapphires
Researchers from Heidelberg University have discovered the secret ingredient that allows some volcanoes to make sapphires.
These 500 Million-Year-Old Fossils May Hold The Secrets of Ancient Life on Earth, But There’s a Problem
Researchers are turning to AI for help categorizing ancient fossils called palynomorphs that hold the secrets to Earth's ancient past.
These Mysterious Seafloor Holes Off the California Coast Have Long Baffled Scientists. Now We Know Their Cause.
Off the Central California coast, a massive field of seafloor holes roughly the size of Los Angeles has long perplexed researchers.
Not Just a Meteor: New Study Reveals Another Culprit in the Mass Extinction of Dinosaurs
New study reveals volcanic eruptions and climate change played a role alongside the famed asteroid impact in the dinosaurs' extinction.
Researchers Find Evidence of a Lost Planet, Theia, Deep Within Earth’s Core, Shedding Light on the Moon’s Mysterious Origins
Groundbreaking study suggests Earth's core holds remnants of a lost planet Theia, offering clues to the Moon's formation and ancient past.
The ‘Lost’ Continent of Argoland Has Finally Been Found, Solving a 155 Million-Year-Old Mystery
Following a seven-year search, the Lost Continent of Argoland, which broke off from Australia and disappeared 155 million years ago, has finally been found.
Snowball Earth: Was the Surface of Our Planet Ever Completely Frozen?
Climate models suggest that runaway glaciation during periods of our planet's history may have resulted in a frozen, “Snowball Earth” state.
Radioactive Rock Accidently Found in High School Storage Room
A science teacher recently made a surprise discovery when they stumbled upon a radioactive rock, tucked away in a high school storage room.
Scientists Examine New Ways Forensic Geology Can Track Criminals
In a new study, researchers examined new ways forensic geology, can be used to help police to track down criminals.
Earth 2.0: Scientists Seek a Better Method for Finding Habitable Exoplanets
Scientists are looking for a "cosmic twin" in the search for potentially habitable exoplanets that could mirror Earth in a variety of different ways.
The Richat Structure: The “Eye of the Sahara” is One of Earth’s Strangest Marvels
The Richat Structure is one of the most impressive and unusual natural features visible anywhere on Earth from space.
Lightning Sparked the Origin of Life, According To Recent Study
Could lightning be responsible for the origin of life on Earth? According to a new study published by...