A new international study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals that the boundaries between geological epochs and periods, even though randomly distributed, follow a hidden, ...

Introduction. The study of the earth / J.F. White -- The law of uniformity and geologic time. James Hutton / Karl von Zittel -- The uniformity of nature / Charles Coulston Gillispie -- Measuring ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. While rocks are not exactly living things, they are not immune to ...

Scientists have traced the origins of complex life to the breakup of the supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago. This tectonic shift reduced volcanic carbon emissions, expanded shallow seas, and ...

Researchers have compiled a list of "ingredients" that could help resource exploration companies locate huge reservoirs of clean hydrogen, a critical element in the transition away from fossil fuels.

Celebrate National Earth Science Week with fun, all-ages activities included with Museum admission! Meet Dibblee Curator of Earth Science Jonathan Hoffman, Ph.D., and other staff members who work with ...

The United States has a habit of showcasing its geology. Long before cities and highways showed up, forces beneath the surface were already shaping cliffs, caves, faults, and craters that still define ...