Geoscience, also known as earth science, is a broad field of study that focuses on the Earth and its complex systems. It encompasses various disciplines such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric sciences, each dedicated to understanding different aspects of the Earth’s structure, processes, and history. Geologists study the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth, examining rock formations, minerals, and the processes that shape the planet’s surface. Meteorologists investigate the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate changes. Oceanographers explore the oceans, studying their physical and biological properties and dynamics. Additionally, geoscientists investigate the interactions between the Earth’s spheres—lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere—to understand global cycles and natural phenomena such as volcanic activity, earthquakes, and climate change. This field is crucial for addressing challenges like natural resource management, environmental protection, and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters and climate change.
Scientists discover metallic minerals split water to generate ‘dark oxygen’. An international study reveals that deep-sea minerals produce oxygen in total darkness, suggesting an alternative…
Researchers suggest that the scarcity of oceans, continents, and long-term plate tectonics on exoplanets likely explains the rarity of advanced extraterrestrial civilizations, challenging the estimates…
Warm water flowing beneath can cause ice to melt in ways not currently accounted for in models. Scientists have identified a concerning new mechanism for…
ESA missions discovered frost near Mars’s equator, a surprising find given the area’s typically higher temperatures. This frost, appearing temporarily on the Tharsis volcanoes, suggests…
Recent research led by Curtin University has discovered that freshwater appeared on Earth four billion years ago, suggesting that conditions for life developed significantly earlier…
A new study provides clear evidence that the Earth’s inner core began to decrease its speed around 2010. USC scientists have discovered that the Earth’s…
Frost detected on Mars’ equatorial volcanoes suggests unexpected climate dynamics and ancient weather patterns, offering insights into the planet’s water cycle and atmospheric conditions essential…
Recent research reveals that a major shift in the River Nile’s course about 4,000 years ago expanded the floodplain near Luxor, potentially boosting ancient Egypt’s…
Recent research reveals that up to 50% of the variations in carbon sequestration depths can be attributed to seafloor topography. The carbon cycle, which involves…
Increased rainfall and glacier meltwater are set to dramatically reverse the shrinking trend and expand land-locked lakes on the Tibetan Plateau by 50%. This expansion…
The Kīlauea volcano erupted like a stomp-rocket in 2018, new research shows. While no two volcanic eruptions are exactly alike, scientists think a series of…
Mars’ ancient geological features suggest the presence of water in the past, and recent studies of sediments from Gale Crater reveal organic matter with unique…
Introduction to New Research on First Peoples’ Migration New research conducted by the University of Sydney sheds light on the migration patterns of the First…
Understanding the optical properties of snow may unlock advancements ranging from enhanced snow removal techniques to heightened avalanche safety. One might think that snow, of…
Information from igneous zircon molecules gives researchers new insight into the workings of the inner Earth. Little is known about the nature and evolution of…
The initial step in the search for extraterrestrial life involves identifying the presence of liquid water. The moons of Saturn and Jupiter like Enceladus, Ganymede,…
A collaborative study by the University of Oxford and MIT has uncovered a 3.7-billion-year-old magnetic field record from Greenland, demonstrating that Earth’s ancient magnetic field…
The first high-precision image of a seismic fault zone transforms our knowledge of earthquakes. The idea that earthquakes release stress by a single strong quake…