ASU scientists discovered that mantle blobs under Africa and the Pacific differ in height, likely…
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Geoscience is the broad study of Earth’s systems, encompassing disciplines like geology, meteorology, oceanography, and environmental science to understand the planet’s structure, processes, and history. From tracking earthquakes and volcanic activity to modeling climate change and sea level rise, geoscience research provides crucial insights into natural hazards, resource management, and Earth’s dynamic evolution. It plays a vital role in addressing environmental challenges and guiding sustainable practices. Stay informed on the latest geoscience discoveries that reveal how our planet works, and how we can better protect it.
The rapid development of fauna 540 million years ago has permanently changed the Earth —…
Researchers find salt deposits in an impact crater on the dwarf planet. The third-largest crater…
Several dozen small impact craters, 10–70-m in size, have been discovered in southeastern Wyoming. A…
Chinese Lunar Rover discovered translucent glass globules on the Moon, possibly from impact events, offering…
In July 2019, a series of earthquakes including two major shocks of magnitude 6.4 and…
New observations reveal that Venus’ winds speed up by 150 km/h at higher altitudes, likely…
Using satellite data, geoscientists from ESA’s 3D Earth project are developing models to predict volcanic…
Ultra-Low Velocity Zones (ULVZs) beneath Earth’s mantle are remnants of ancient magma, composed of diverse…
During the Permian extinction, volcanic warming boosted microbes that consumed oxygen and expelled hydrogen sulfide,…
Scientists linked the Late Ordovician Mass Extinction to volcanic activity that fertilized oceans with phosphorus,…
Earth hasn’t always been a blue and green oasis of life in an otherwise inhospitable…
Scientists discovered that at ultramafic-hosted hydrothermal vents, microbes can synthesize proteins in energy-releasing ways, making…
It is the hardest known glass with the highest thermal conductivity among all glass materials.…
Novel geochemical dating techniques show that Norse people were in L’Anse aux Meadows exactly 1,000…
Study to refine computer models, inform policymakers for future spent nuclear fuel disposal. Scientists from…
A global study shows that human-driven greenhouse gases are directly responsible for warming lakes and…
Scientists dated zircons in ancient Indian sandstones, revealing that continents first rose above sea level…