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New research from HKU geologists suggests that Earth's first continents were born not from plate tectonics, but from deep ...

Scientists discover that large amounts of nitrogen could be hidden in the Earth's metallic core, which would solve a ...

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On Wednesday, Sotheby’s will auction off a chunk of rock believed to have originated on Mars for an anticipated two to four ...

A rare Martian meteorite has revealed complex volcanic processes and mantle heterogeneity on Mars, offering new clues to the planet’s magmatic evolution and thermal history. In a groundbreaking ...

A seismologist from Seattle discussed recent volcanic activity across the United States. Here's what you should know.

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