Geology : Science World Report

Jan 28, 2017 05:46 AM EST

Pluto’s Charon Moon Geology Is Similar To Earth’s: Data Obtained From New Horizons Spacecraft Indicate It

Charon is present on the farthest corner of the Solar System yet it is similar to Earth.

Dec 17, 2016 02:28 AM EST

Message From The Core Of The Earth Sent To Humans In The Form Of Diamonds

Microscopic and laser analysis of leftover pieces of a diamond revealed important geological information.

Nov 10, 2016 05:00 AM EST

What Makes Yellowstone So “Explosive”? New Study Of The Park’s Sub-Surface Tries To Find Out

A group of researchers map the subterranean systems of hot water and rock that collectively form the plumbing for Yellowstone's famous geysers.

Aug 16, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

World's Oldest Oceanic Crust Found Underneath The Mediterranean Sea

The world’s oldest ocean crust is said to be 340 million years old.

Feb 14, 2016 09:21 AM EST

These are the Rarest Gems in the World: Go Beyond Diamonds on Valentine's Day

You should go beyond diamonds to find some of the rarest minerals in the world. Scientists have inventoried and categorized all of Earth's rare mineral species described to date.

Feb 01, 2016 10:38 AM EST

Unprecedented Discovery of Mantle Rocks with Signs of Life

Scientists have made an astonishing finding. They've discovered mantle rocks with signs of life in addition to evidence of unique carbon cycling and ocean crust movement.

Feb 01, 2016 10:12 AM EST

How Stable Is The Antarctic Ice Sheet? Geophysicists Examine Further

A team of scientists investigates the stability of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet.

Jan 31, 2016 01:43 PM EST

Ancient Teton Rocks Reveal Evidence of Ancient Continental Collision

Scientists have found evidence of continental collisions in Wyoming's Teton Range dating to as early as 2.68 billion years ago.

Jan 27, 2016 03:39 PM EST

Humans Created A 'Plastic Planet,' Study Finds

In a recent study, researchers found that human activities generate massive amounts of plastic waste which ends up in the ocean and landmasses, and the Earth is entering an 'Age of Plastic.'

Jan 18, 2016 12:07 PM EST

Human-Made Climate-Change Surpresses Next Ice-Age

Researchers found that human made climate change may be hindering the start of the next ice age.

Jan 11, 2016 01:25 PM EST

Pluto's Icy Plains Contains 'X' Marks, Researchers Are Curious

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has captured an "X" inscription on Pluto's icy surface.

Dec 24, 2015 09:10 AM EST

The Center of Our Planet Earth Has Patchy, Variable Weather

We all know about the weather on our planet, but what about weather that occurs in the center of the Earth? Scientists have found that the temperature 3,000 kilometers below the surface of Earth is much more varied than previously thought.