The Earth's crust is constantly moving, and certain regions of the globe offer us unique windows to observe these movements imperceptible to the naked eye. Researchers have just made a ...

Scientists have long tried to uncover the perilous journey humans took to reach the ancient land mass that now makes up ...

New genetic research shows that DNA and archaeological evidence align with the "long chronology" of the peopling of Australia.

Seafloor lava rubble stores far more carbon than solid rock, revealing a long-overlooked carbon sink shaping Earth’s climate over time.

Hotter temperatures and a series of droughts in what is now Pakistan and India fragmented one of the world’s major early civilisations, providing a "warning shot" for today ...

A giant crack is tearing through Africa—and it’s not slowing down. Hidden beneath the surface, a dramatic geological shift is ...

Two mysterious blobs deep inside Earth may hold clues about the origin of life on our planet, new research finds. Deep ...

Here's an in-depth exploration of the tectonic map of a hypothetical ocean basin, diving into its formation, features, and dynamic processes. Tectonic Map of a Hypothetical Ocean ...

A vast, mostly submerged landmass in the South Pacific, Zealandia, is now recognized as Earth's eighth continent. Recent ...

Discover the top 7 oldest rocks in the world, their ages, locations, and scientific importance. Learn how these ancient ...

Geoscientists have solved an age-old mystery of oceanic volcanism and plate tectonics, explaining why some islands contain so ...

A new study reveals surprising clues about the beginnings of subduction on Earth. The Hadean Eon, which lasted from 4.6 to ...