An asteroid sample contains all the key components for life on Earth

DNA from a distance ...

When did plate tectonics on Earth begin? New research finds some of the earliest clues

The colossal movements of tectonic plates shape our world, influencing the composition of Earth’s atmosphere, the planet’s ...

Scientists Uncover Unexpected Behavior Deep Inside Earth’s Mantle

Olivine, the most common mineral in the upper 400 km (about 250 miles) of Earth’s interior, has long been studied for how it deforms. Scientists have identified two primary directions of dislocation ...

Scientists reveal earliest evidence for shifting of Earth’s crust

Scientists say they have uncovered new clues in Australia about when plate tectonics began on Earth, the only known planet to ...

NASA confirms triple asteroid will zoom past Earth on March 31– What it means for Earth?

On March 31, 2026, Earth will witness three near-Earth asteroid flybys. From a 36-foot bus-sized rock to a 72-foot ...
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From Fossils to Forecasts: Why Earth Science Is the Key to Our Future

Ice cores, tree rings, and satellite data converge on a striking truth: Earth’s rapid changes today are unlike anything seen in human history. When most people hear the term Earth science, they think ...

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, NASA reveal mission plans for blasting city-killing asteroids away from Earth

Rock-a-bye, baby. With scientists warning that Earth could be susceptible to thousands of undetected asteroids, Jeff Bezos’ ...
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Earth’s magnetic field may be more powerful than we thought

A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging ...

Earth’s Strangest Magnetic Era: Scientists Decode the Ediacaran Mystery

Earth’s Ediacaran Period, which lasted from about 630 to 540 million years ago, has long puzzled scientists studying the ...

Blue Origin, NASA team to hunt asteroids. Their plan to protect Earth

Blue Origin and NASA are teaming up on a new mission to protect Earth from asteroids, building on NASA's DART success.

A ‘Hail Mary’ for Earth, Built on Solid Science

Andy Weir discusses his science-fueled novel “Project Hail Mary,” which has been adapted into a film that opens in theaters ...