Seismic wave data previously suggested the Earth’s hot inner core is slowing its spin. Now, researchers say it’s also ...

How did Earth transform from a hostile, acidic ocean world to one that nurtured life? Scientists at Yale and in Singapore ...

They challenge our understanding of what is possible in nature and prompt a reevaluation of how nuclear processes are considered in the context of Earth’s geologic history and possibly on other ...

Dust off your old science textbook from grade school and you’ll probably find a familiar illustration of the Earth sliced in half, revealing the planet’s layers, from the crust down to the core — ...

This research underscores the importance of tectonic movements in forming major mineral deposits and highlights the dynamic nature of Earth's surface. The insights gained from studying these ...

Changes in Earth's orbit have helped pace climatic change for millennia. Scientists are now trying to understand whether - and how - these changes remodeled the landscapes our ancient ancestors ...

Two huge masses deep within Earth may have remained stable for billions ... That stability may also mean these objects are extremely old, with origins going back at least half a billion years ...