On April 6, 2026, shortly before Earth slid behind the Moon from the perspective of Orion, and the spacecraft lost radio ...

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For the first time, scientists have watched a subduction zone literally fall apart beneath the ocean floor. Using advanced ...

Scientists uncovered a deep reservoir of freshwater coming in from beneath the saline playa. No divine sign, just science. The combined impact of a historic snow drought, early heat wave, and ...

Earth’s story may have hardened into place almost as soon as the Solar System began. That is the striking claim in new ...

A groundbreaking study in Science Advances reveals that Earth's tectonic plates are breaking apart under the Cascadia ...

Today is Earth Day, a time to think about how to protect the planet that all of us share. Each year on April 22, Earth Day ...

Fresh takes on Apollo’s famous “Earthrise” and “Blue Marble” images showed off our planet’s beauty just weeks before Earth ...

Earth science is popular among CC students. Many get to experience true hands-on learning while exploring communities. Last ...

A UC Santa Barbara-led team has developed a systematic map of methods to assess the societal benefits of Earth science information, moving beyond purely monetary valuations. Their study in PNAS ...

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The study of Earth science isn’t just for students who are interested in how our planet works. It’s also for those who are passionate about addressing urgent global challenges such as climate change, ...