Earth Science
The Blasphemous Geologist Who Rocked Our Understanding of Earth's Age
James Hutton was a leading light of his time, but is rarely talked about today
This Scientist Seeks Out the Secret History of Other Worlds
Maria Zuber has spent her career enabling discoveries beyond Earth. She says the best is yet to come
To Uncover Earth’s Origins, Scientists Must Look Beyond It
Missions to study the other planetary bodies in our solar system could help solve the mystery of how our own came to be.
The Enduring Climate Legacy of Mauna Loa
Sixty years after a trailblazing climate scientist scaled its heights, the Hawaii-based observatory remains essential
Podcast: Does Anybody Even Care About the Arctic Anymore?
This week's episode of Warm Regards asks why our coldest region has gotten the cold shoulder
Study Says Earth's Plate Tectonics May Be Just a Phase
New models suggest that earth's plates could grind to a halt in about five billion years.
Studying the Climate of the Past Is Essential for Preparing for Today's Rapidly Changing Climate
A Smithsonian scientist explains why in the new Age of Humans, we must turn from crisis management to planet management
Scientists Found a Huge Reservoir of Much-Needed Helium
Helium is used in everything from particle accelerators to MRI machines, and a dearth of the gas has long plagued researchers
Watch Scientists Make Their Own Lava
Basaltic rock and a lot of heat equals a homegrown brew that’s as beautiful as it is dangerous
Diamonds Illuminate the Origins of Earth's Deepest Oceans
Crystals could be the key to where our water came from, and what that means for finding life on other planets
Hunting Lost Worlds in Wyoming's Bighorn Basin
A geology tour with Kirk Johnson, Director of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, and Will Clyde, a geology professor at University of New Hampshire
Iceland Carbon Capture Project Quickly Converts Carbon Dioxide Into Stone
More than 95 percent of gas injected into the ground precipitated out as harmless carbonate, scientists calculate
Scientists Explore Breathtaking Hydrothermal Vents in Virtual Reality
With a high-tech remotely operated vehicle, a team is able to map a dark, hot and toxic vent field on the ocean floor
Ancient Spacedust Reveals Surprising Twist in Evolution of Earth’s Early Atmosphere
Mini fossil meteorites are providing new insights about how our ancient atmosphere evolved into its current state
What Caused the 2011 D.C. Earthquake?
A thinning mantle led to the 5.8 magnitude shake in the Southeast, and more may be in store
Crushing Pressures Start to Reveal the Truth About Earth's Core
Iron makes up the bulk of our planet's core. But now, researchers are getting closer to figuring out what else swirls at the center of the Earth
Celebrate Earth Day With a Rainbow of Spectacular Photos
Nature's palette is unparalleled
The Mad Dash to Figure Out the Fate of Peatlands
As the planet’s peat swamps come under threat, the destiny of their stored carbon remains a mystery
New USGS Map Shows Man-Made Earthquakes Are on the Rise
This updated earthquake hazard map shows seven million more Americans are at risk of quakes
Alaska’s Most Active Volcano Is at It Again
Pavlof Volcano spews ash 20,000 feet into the air, and scientists warn pilots to steer clear
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