Geology

Discoveries Scientists discover strange mantle zones that challenge current understanding of plate tectonics

Scientists using full-waveform inversion have uncovered strange, deep-Earth structures that could reshape how we understand Earth’s mantle.

Space Mars rover reveals a watery and possibly life-supporting past Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Global supervolcano threat rises as scientists sound the alarm Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Zealandia: Scientists discovered Earth’s missing 8th continent Joseph Shavit

Space Why the most valuable meteorites rarely make it to Earth Joshua Shavit

Discoveries China discovered the world’s largest gold deposit, alarming markets Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Researchers solve the mystery of what caused the last ice age Joseph Shavit

Space Historical first: Scientists discover the ingredients of life on asteroid Joseph Shavit

Green Impact A major geological event is splitting India apart Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Powerful geological changes are happening beneath the United States Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Easter Island’s volcanoes are older than the ocean floor Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Antarctica’s melting ice sheets may trigger massive volcanic activity Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Mount Everest is growing taller every day due to an unexpected geological force Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discovered remnants of a prehistoric seafloor beneath the Pacific Ocean Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discover tectonic ‘mega-plate’ that disappeared 20 million years ago Joseph Shavit

Space World’s oldest meteorite crater discovered, reshaping Earth’s history Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Fossil findings reveal the surprising impact of volcanic activity on Earth’s early life Joshua Shavit