The end-Permian is one of the best places to look for parallels with what’s happening…
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Study finds collisions that stalled oxygen growth on the planet are more common than thought.…
New evidence confirms the asteroid impact—not volcanic eruptions—caused the dinosaurs’ extinction, ruling out Deccan volcanism…
The lander cleared enough dust from one solar panel to keep its seismometer on through…
Scientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of…
Crustal filtering of magma at hot spot volcanoes may hold the key to predicting eruptions…
Jupiter’s unexpectedly hot upper atmosphere is caused by its intense auroras, which distribute heat globally,…
New sediment core data show Antarctic sea ice and climate cycles tightly control algae blooms,…
Scientists have uncovered a fascinating new insight into what caused one of the most rapid…
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon…
Water blisters under Greenland’s ice reveal melt-driven instability risks and offer a new method to…
Martian dust storms heat the atmosphere, push water vapor sky-high, and expose it to UV…
Weizmann Institute scientists reveal how gigantic cyclones remain stable at both of Jupiter’s poles. Until…
A new analysis of global datasets shows low-income countries are significantly more likely to be…
Predicting Supervolcano Eruptions Remains Elusive Scientists say it is extremely challenging to try and predict…
Nitrogen isotopes reveal that stratification of Arctic waters will prevent surface plankton from receiving enough…
Continental volcano chains have historically regulated Earth’s climate by both emitting CO₂ and fueling weathering…
New observations reveal that regional dust storms on Mars significantly accelerate the planet’s water loss.…