For a long time, scientists assumed that Earth's water was delivered by asteroids and comets billions of years ago. This ...

Over the last few days, the Coachella Valley has experienced more than 20 earthquakes, causing concern among some residents.

Astronomers detailed 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet traveling more than 124,000 miles per hour, highlighting its value for understanding planet formation. The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS follows ...

No one ever thought the birth of the Rocky Mountains was a simple process, but we now know it was far more complex than even ...

USGS has reported several aftershocks in the area.

The quake caused serious shaking in many parts of the Coachella Valley, located about 130 miles east of Los Angeles.

Memorizing seven continents feels settled, like learning the alphabet. A new study argues the ground rules are less tidy.

"We're not saying, and we can't say, that there's no life in Europa. What we're saying is that it's a harder proposition, ...

Researchers at Göttingen University have uncovered new evidence that some of Earth’s most precious metals began their journey far deeper than once thought. Working with volcanic rocks from ocean ...

For about 540 million years, Earth’s magnetic field and the oxygen in its air have risen and fallen together. A NASA-led team has now measured that link, suggesting the planet’s molten core helped ...

For years, the secrets of Earth’s inner core have remained concealed beneath layers of rock and metal, making it one of the most challenging areas of study in planetary science. Despite its ...

Earth's core cannot be made just of iron — it also appears to contain carbon. And our research suggests it may contain a bit of oxygen and possibly silicon as well. When you purchase through links on ...