Geology
Well-Preserved, 30,000-Year-Old Baby Woolly Mammoth Emerges From Yukon Permafrost
The mummified creature is helping to heal the rift between the Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in people and the miners and scientists who came to their lands
How the Earth's Mantle Sends Water Up Toward the Surface
A new model suggests "mantle rain" ensures we will always have a surface ocean
Blue Holes Show Hurricane Activity in the Bahamas Is at a Centuries-Long Low
Many more powerful storms battered the region in the past
Five Places to See Trilobites in the United States
In a new book, fossil collector Andy Secher takes readers on a worldwide trek of trilobite hotspots
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
Scientists Map Yellowstone’s Underground ‘Plumbing’
The new survey could be useful for everything from microbiology to thermal energy
Dusty InSight Mars Lander Takes Its Final Selfie
The Red Planet probe will likely stop operating sometime later this year
NASA Snaps Photos of Underwater 'Sharkcano' Erupting
Kavachi, a submarine volcano in the southwest Pacific Ocean, is home to several species of sharks and fish that can withstand the extreme environment
Treasure Hunter Unearths 2.38-Carat 'Frankenstone' Diamond
Adam Hardin discovered the impressive brown gem at an Arkansas state park
Devastating Ice Age Floods That Occurred in the Pacific Northwest Fascinate Scientists
The Scablands were formed by tremendous and rapid change, and may have something to teach us about geological processes on Mars
Black Lights Turn This North Carolina Mine Into a Psychedelic Wonderland
The Bon Ami Mine’s deposits of the mineral hyalite glow fluorescent green under ultraviolet light
Five Big Changes Scientists Have Documented During Yellowstone National Park's 150-Year History
Scientists have monitored the region closely for generations, and these are some of the most dramatic shifts they've seen
Ten Pioneering Women of Antarctica and the Places Named for Them
These coves, peaks, glaciers and other landmarks honor female explorers and scientists who have contributed to our understanding of the continent
Researchers Discover Oldest-Known Ochre Workshop in East Asia
Tools and pieces of the clay earth pigment found in northern China date to about 40,000 years old, and introduce new theories about early human migration
Inside the Last Journey of the 'Carnegie'
The groundbreaking ship and its dedicated captain shaped our understanding of the Earth’s magnetic field
Five Fascinating Ice Age Finds Discovered in Yukon Permafrost
From a pristinely preserved wolf pup to ancient camels, remains found in northern Canada's frozen earth have provided remarkable glimpses into the Ice Age
NASA Says Tonga Eruption Was More Powerful Than an Atomic Bomb
The recent blast was the equivalent of 4 to 18 megatons of TNT, according to scientists
A Huge Black Diamond, Purportedly From Outer Space, Is Now Up for Sale
The gem known as the 'Enigma' is expected to fetch around $7 million at auction, though experts are skeptical of its cosmic origin
Why the Eruption in Tonga Was a 'Once-in-a-Millennium' Event for the Volcano
The blast, which sent tsunami waves across the Pacific, left thousands of Tongans without access to water and power
The Top Ten Ocean Stories of 2021
From the discovery of a large bioluminescent shark to the use of an innovative drone to study hurricanes, these are the best marine stories of the year
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