Unravelling the mystery of the giant 'scar' that cuts across Scotland: Scientists gain access to a 'once in a lifetime' core from the Great Glen Fault

Priceless rock extracted from Scotland's legendary Great Glen Fault could help answer 'fundamental questions about the ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Weak Spot in Earth’s Magnetic Field Is Growing, but Scientists Say Not to Worry. Here’s a Look at What Shields Us From Space Weather

Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...

Satellite image reveals how Jabal Arkanū’s rings survived millions of years in the Sahara Desert

Stunning concentric rings in Libya's Sahara Desert, Jabal Arkanū, were formed by ancient volcanic activity and millions of ...
The Daily Galaxy on MSN

Giant Blobs Found in Earth’s Mantle Could Rewrite the Story of Earth’s Geological History!

Deep beneath Earth’s surface, two enigmatic giant blobs have puzzled scientists for decades. Now, new research offers fresh ...

List of Top 7 Oldest Rocks Found in World History

Discover the top 7 oldest rocks in the world, their ages, locations, and scientific importance. Learn how these ancient ...
Mississippi State University

MSU’s Clary wins prestigious award for advancing geological sciences history

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State Professor Renée M. Clary is the 2025 recipient of the Geological Society of America’s ...

Rock drilled from Great Glen Fault gives rare look into distant geological past

The fault was formed as part of the initial formation of Scotland hundreds of million years ago. Geologists have been given a ...

Coral reefs have orchestrated Earth’s climate for 250 million years

When we think of coral reefs, we picture bright fish, clear water and colourful corals. But reefs have also shaped the planet ...
University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice offers glimpse into warmer era of Earth’s past

A team of scientists from several U.S. institutions, including the University of Minnesota, discovered six million year old ...
Study Finds on MSN

Scientists Find First Natural Evidence Of Chemical Reaction That May Have Made Life On Earth Possible

Life on our planet may have started via a process fueled by hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor billions of years ago, and ...

15 Must-See Volcanoes Around the World

Volcanoes, with their sheer power and captivating beauty, have mesmerized the human imagination for centuries. These ...