An international team has made a significant breakthrough in understanding the tectonic evolution of terrestrial planets.

A Rutgers researcher and collaborators have linked unusual geological anomalies to Earth’s molten origins and its unique habitability. For many years, researchers have struggled to understand two ...

USC scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the nature of Earth's enigmatic inner core, revealing for the first time that this 1,500-mile-wide ball of iron and nickel is changing. The ...

Atoms found deep inside our planet argue that parts of “proto-Earth,” the early version of our planet, still survive inside the mantle.

World Anteater Day is a reminder that even the most unexpected creatures play important roles in maintaining the balance of ...

This year marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day celebrating nature and this beautiful planet we live on. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, when 20 million people attended inaugural events ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. While the dangerous effects of climate change ...

USC scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about the nature of Earth’s enigmatic inner core, revealing for the first time that this 1,500-mile-wide ball of iron and nickel is changing. The ...