New Scientist. What ancient stalagmites can tell us about life on a hotter Earth. Posted: December 6, 2024 | Last updated: December 9, 2024. Stalagmites that formed in caves hundreds of thousands ...

Ancient glaciers reshaped Earth’s surface and shifted ocean chemistry, fueling the rise of complex life, a new study found. Calved icebergs from the Twin Glaciers are seen in 2013 off Greenland ...

This ancient period of deep freeze, known as the Neoproterozoic Era, or “Snowball Earth,” lasted from about 1 billion to 543 ...

It can tell us about vegetation, climate and even human activity through time. Pollen grains are far more than allergens — they are also nature’s time capsules, preserving clues about Earth’s past ...

Kids say and draw the darndest things. The Earth Science Division at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley recently held an Earth Science Showcase, meant to highlight the center’s work ...

The ancient coelacanth, which has existed for some 419 million years, never stopped evolving despite its reputation as a "living fossil." A new discovery reveals that it evolved faster when plate ...

Scientists have discovered an ancient ocean floor between Earth's core and mantle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A ...

While previous simulations of ancient Earth's climate have put the planet's average surface temperature between 14 and 26 degrees Celsius (57.2 and 78.8 degrees Fahrenheit), the new model widens ...

Ancient glaciers reshaped Earth’s surface and shifted ocean chemistry, fueling the rise of complex life, a new study found. Calved icebergs from the Twin Glaciers are seen in 2013 off Greenland ...