Geology : Science World Report

Sep 16, 2014 07:08 AM EDT

Crystals Reveal Early Earth Wasn't as 'Hellish' as Previously Thought

Early Earth was a hellish place to be, according to conventional theories. Now, new evidence in the form of zircon crystals have hinted otherwise, showing that Earth had conditions that were more similar to those found today.

Jul 16, 2014 09:41 AM EDT

Most Detailed Map of Mars Reveals the Features of the Red Planet's Surface

Scientists have created the most detailed map of Mars to date. The U.S. Geological Survey has released a new global geological map of the Red Planet that reveals the startling features of the planet's surface.

Jun 17, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

Earth's Northernmost Perennial Spring Discovered: Ice River Spring

Scientists have found the highest latitude perennial spring known in the world, which could shed light on how deep groundwater circulation through the cryosphere occurs.

May 30, 2014 07:28 AM EDT

Ancient Rocks Reveal Origins of Earth's Earliest Crust and Continent Formation

How did Earth's first continents form? Scientists may have just uncovered the answer to that question by studying ancient rocks.

Feb 21, 2014 04:53 PM EST

Strange Geological Structures on Venus May Help Explain Inner-Workings of Earth

The surface of the earth-like planet Venus features structures that may have been formed by mechanisms that are also found inside the Earth, as simulations conducted by ETH-Zurich professor Taras Gerya reveal.