Earth Science

Igneous rocks allow researchers to uncover the secrets of Earth’s core, and the findings are intriguing: it turns out that gold and other heavy metals can rise from deep within the planet all the way to the surface.

Record-breaking temperatures were observed in 2023 and 2024. Does this reflect an acceleration in the rate of Earth’s warming?

Climate change is transforming vast stretches of Arctic tundra from carbon sinks into carbon sources—releasing more greenhouse gases than they absorb.

A new deep-sea submersible, combined with early forecasting of volcanic activity in the Pacific Ocean, enabled scientists to document magma emerging from deep within the Earth and study its impact on the ecology in the ocean’s abyss.

From ancient Polynesian seafarers to nuclear submarines, from traders in camel caravans to astronauts – everyone must successfully navigate from one place to another. Throughout history, humanity has developed many sophisticated methods to find its way and refine the skill and art of navigation.

Could Earth’s fresh water—and life—have emerged earlier than we thought?

How does the movement of continents shape the Earth’s surface and affect mountain height?

Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than previously expected. A new study warns that within just two and a half years, the Arctic Ocean could experience its first nearly ice-free summer—a dramatic milestone in the unfolding climate crisis.

A new study suggests that the breakup of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana generated waves that slowly propagated beneath the continents for tens of millions of years, shaping their surface.

A new study strengthens the hypothesis that the El Niño phenomenon contributed to the great Permian-Triassic extinction, 250 million years ago.

Polar ice melting and rising sea levels are slowing Earth’s rotation, emerging as a significant factor in the change to the length of a day

Natural metal nodules release oxygen in the dark depths of the ocean, challenging the long-held belief that oxygen production is impossible without photosynthesis.

Physicists who set out to debunk the theory of evolution for religious reasons ended up revolutionizing the field of geology.

The autumnal equinox is a good time to revisit ancient astronomical ideas and explore new concepts for experiential teaching.

The five layers of the atmosphere and their gas composition are essential to our existence, just like the air we breathe.

Israeli environmental satellite ends operations, SpaceX back in action, Boeing delayed, and an upcoming nova event.

A Miyake event—an intense and rare solar storm—can have lasting effects on both nature and humanity

Why does fog form before dawn? What are the differences between haze and smog and can we prevent them?

How did we manage to curb ozone depletion within just a few decades and what can this teach us?

Trees growing at an angle, a vast ocean surrounded by a huge desert and bizarre basketball

Volcano formation depends on pressures, temperatures, gases and the movement of tectonic plates within the Earth’s mantle

What causes earthquakes? Why can’t we predict them? And what can we learn from them?

Mapping of the “Jubas” on the Golan Heights may explain geological processes on other rocky planets

An Ambiguous Compensation Agreement, No Progress on Weaning Off Fossil Fuels