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Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only known world to support life, distinguished by its dynamic geology, diverse ecosystems, and vast oceans. Its atmosphere, rich in nitrogen and oxygen, helps regulate temperature and shield life from harmful radiation. Earth’s layered interior drives plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanic activity, shaping its surface over millions of years. From its magnetic field to its climate systems, Earth is a complex, interconnected system that scientists study to understand both its past and its rapidly changing present. As humanity’s only home, Earth remains at the center of environmental research, planetary science, and efforts toward sustainability.
A long-term study in California’s Elkhorn Slough revealed the impact of superabundant crabs on salt…
Meet bag, bottle, and straw, three bits of plastic left on the beach. They are…
Researchers have shown that human-caused climate change will have important consequences for how volcanic gases…
By studying bacterial lipids in ancient coal, scientists showed that a drop in CO2 cooled…
Some past sea levels may not have been as high as thought, says study of…
Arctic warming and polar vortex disruptions fueled record cold spells, despite global warming. The highest…
ESA is blending ground reports and satellite data to better track emissions and carbon sinks.…
Berkeley-based project could support action worldwide on climate, health, and poverty. More than 700 imaging…
The largest fire currently burning in the United States continues to produce enormous plumes of…
A global ocean study shows that nutrient ratios in plankton depend primarily on deep-sea processes…
Global satellite data show that afforestation boosts low-level cloud cover in most regions, cooling the…
Russia’s forests store far more carbon than earlier estimates, but growing threats like fires endanger…
This map shows the temperature of the land surface on August 2, 2021. It is…
Moderate volcanoes near vital hubs may disrupt global systems more than rare mega-eruptions. Currently, much…
Captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission on July 30, 2021, this image shows smoke billowing…
The AMOC, a system of ocean currents influencing weather patterns globally and responsible for the…
UM led study chronicles the important research on African dust transport across North Atlantic. In…