In a new study in Geology, researchers calculated how long it took for novel single-celled marine species to appear after the asteroid impact, and it’s surprisingly fast.

"Without Mars, Earth's orbit would be missing major climate cycles. What would humans and other animals even look like if ...

On Earth, deep-sea vents may have given rise to the planet’s first life. But nothing of the sort seems to be happening at the ...

The White House-led by Donald Trump has ramped up efforts to pressure Denmark into seceding Greenland to the US.

At half the size of Earth and one-tenth its mass, Mars is a featherweight as far as planets go. Yet new research reveals the ...

The United States has a habit of showcasing its geology. Long before cities and highways showed up, forces beneath the ...

This doesn’t mean Mars causes ice ages on its own. Orbital cycles are only part of the picture. Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, ...

Ocean temperatures well below freezing in Earth’s deep-past glacial phases imply some very salty waters. At the height of a ...

Trump says Greenland could help loosen China’s rare earth dominance, but experts say mining there may take years. If it ...

In the bigger picture, "down" could be defined as being below the plane of the solar system, which is known as the ecliptic.

If you want a true underground Michigan experience, this is the one. Quincy Mine takes you below ground and leaves you with stories.

Today, science can narrow down potential oil reserves with surprising accuracy — especially when it comes to shale oil, found ...