Long-term studies at Georgia Tech and beyond show that evolution is happening right now. They capture the rise of new species ...

New research suggests that Earth's first crust, formed over 4.5 billion years ago, already carried the chemical traits we ...

The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics ...

This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space ...

The discovery of a massive crater formed by the impact of a meteorite more than 3.5 billion years ago is changing the way ...

"Until now, the absence of any truly ancient craters means they are largely ignored by geologists. "This study provides a ...

The oldest rocks on Earth are more than just ancient—they’re time machines, holding clues to Earth’s missing history and ...

Researchers extract plant residues from ancient bedrock metates, revealing insights into early diets and traditional plant ...

The planet Earth thawed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. The Moon was created when a Mars-sized object crashed. If there ...

Focusing on the late Archean eon (3 billion years to 2.5 billion years ago), Professor Eiichi Tajika and his team simulated crucial aspects of Earth’s biological, chemical, and geological history.

Zhi-Ping Zhong, The Ohio State University; Ellen Mosley-Thompson, The Ohio State University; Lonnie Thompson, The Ohio State University; Matthew Sullivan, The Ohio State University, and Virginia ...

“Until now, the absence of any truly ancient craters means they are largely ignored by geologists. “This study provides a crucial piece of the puzzle of Earth's impact history and suggests ...