A new study reveals that Earth’s climate “thermostat” may sometimes overreact, turning global warming into an unexpected deep ...

Scientists have detected some of the oldest signs of life on Earth using a new method that recognizes chemical fingerprints ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Gather your supplies! In this episode we will use everyday materials to create a model of the rock cycle and explore the three different categories of rock. Sedimentary rocks are ...

An international team re-created molten rock conditions deep within the Earth and measured the spin states of iron atoms within that rock melt. An iron atom's spin state drives its magnetic behavior ...

Rocks and minerals are closely related, but there are fundamental differences between the two. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

A remote outcrop in Canada harbors rocks that are at least 4.16 billion years old, researchers report June 26 in Science. If true, these rocks would be the oldest known on Earth and the first to date ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Scientists using an ocean drilling vessel have dug the deepest hole ever in rock from Earth's mantle - penetrating 4,160 feet (1,268 meters) below the Atlantic seabed - ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While rocks are not exactly living things, they are not immune to ...