New research suggests that Earth’s orbital variations—the slow changes in its tilt, axial precession, and shape of its ...

Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?

In the cold, lightless Pacific Ocean deep, the seabed is scattered with metal-rich rocks coveted by miners—and huge numbers ...

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: a volcano scientist who does her work in the middle of the Pacific Ocean—at the ...

Scientists found that volcanic eruptions triggered short-lived oxygen spikes before Earth's air became breathable.

It is widely believed that Earth’s atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid ...

Scientists discovered that volcanic eruptions in India’s Deccan Traps 66 million years ago released gases that altered ...

Discover America's most scenic roads with the top national park drives. Our guide features eight stunning scenic routes with ...

A geologically dynamic region in the Great Rift Valley is closely watched by scientists as a fascinating natural laboratory.

“The science team will seek out hydrothermal vents and deep-sea volcanoes and venture into the 8000-meter-deep South Sandwich Trench, the most geographically isolated and coldest trench on Earth,” the ...

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Triton was the first submersible to reach the deepest points of all five oceans. Journalist Susan Casey shares her experience ...