In an article published in Science Advances, a collaborative team led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) ...

A team presents new details of an oceanic transform fault at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The work reveals unexpected brine deposits beneath the seafloor near the fault, which could ...

The oldest crust on Earth, known to be unchanging, is actually being altered in real time. The North American continent is ...

The Perseverance rover on Mars is set to begin its newest challenge: a slog up the rim of the Jezero Crater that will take months to complete. The rover will face steep slopes and difficult terrain, ...

Scientists with NASA’s Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders, and ...

Some of the unusual rocks carry stories about water on Mars. One has hints of long-gone microbes. All tell of a dynamic, complex planet.

A massive eruption of magma around 135 million years ago may have been the driving force behind the tectonic rift that split ...

The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics begin?

Researchers have made a new discovery that changes our understanding of Earth's early geological history, challenging beliefs ...

Mount Everest’s towering height isn’t shaped by tectonic forces alone. Its continued growth owes a quiet debt to nearby rivers. These rivers, cutting through deep gorges, have helped lift the mountain ...

Kid Rock appeared with Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Monday evening for what has become a daily ritual for the president: the signing of an executive order. This time, the EO was aimed at ...