The interplanetary collision that formed the moon might have more connections to Earth's ancient history than we ever imagined. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Millions of people around the world will pause Wednesday, at least for a moment, to mark Earth Day. It's an annual event founded by people who hoped to stir activism to clean up and preserve a planet ...

In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth." "These are times when geologic evidence indicates Earth froze over, essentially from ...

Ultimately, to understand how the Earth’s carbon cycle works is to appreciate the human influence currently impacting it. Getty Images, James Cawley This is the second in a five-part series written by ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: In geological layers around the world (particularly in the southwestern U.S.) roughly one billion years of rock are missing—a mystery known as the ...

Earth's magnetic field preserved the planet's habitability at two key points in its history, scientists have said. By developing a strong shield around the planet early after it formed, the magnetic ...

Learn about how Earth’s history is written in its rocks with this excerpt from “How to Read a Rock” Jan Zalasiewicz The pine tree, in this age-old relationship, is supported by the rock, and gains ...

India, April 22 -- Earth Day 2026 is once again set to bring millions together across the globe in a unified call for environmental protection, climate action, and sustainable living. Observed ...