Researchers at KRISS observed water’s rapid freeze–melt cycles under ultrahigh pressure and discovered Ice XXI, the first new ...

Once inside the oceanic mantle, bits of continents become part of the magma factory that powers ocean volcanoes.

Scientists have uncovered a hidden geological process where fragments of continents are slowly stripped from below and swept deep into the oceanic mantle, sparking volcanic activity in unexpected ...

A joint research team from the Institute of Geochemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGCAS) and Shandong University ...

Far above Earth, scientists are using quantum sensors to listen for the faintest whispers of unseen forces that may weave through the universe. Scientists are constantly searching for new clues about ...

Coloe Fossae was shaped by powerful tectonics, which stretched and cracked Mars's crust, causing chunks of ground to collapse ...

Scientists have made a remarkable breakthrough in the field of paleontology by developing a technique that uses ...

A massive, well-preserved impact crater has been uncovered in Guangdong, revealing the signature of a powerful meteorite ...

Diamonds can be natural or lab-grown, and understanding the difference helps consumers make an informed choice.

Ask Us Anything answers your most outlandish, mind-burning questions—from the everyday things you’ve always wondered to the ...

The break up of the supercontinent Nuna transformed the Earth’s surface, creating shallow marine habitats that may have given rise to eukaryotic life.

Cosmic dust can tell scientists about how ice covered Earth during the last ice age. This dust is leftover debris from ...