Collaborate Disseminate
Our planet’s core probably started solidifying in the late Ediacaran period, which recharged the magnetic field in the nick of time. Continue reading Earth’s Magnetic Field Almost Collapsed 565 Million Years Ago
“Big Bertha,” a lunar rock that was picked up by Apollo 14 astronauts, originated on Earth 4.1 billion years ago, according to a new study. Continue reading How an Ancient Rock Carrying Earth’s Oldest Known Crystals Ended Up on the Moon
The bug might have been trapped in amber that became “opalized” over millions of years. Continue reading This Ancient Insect Is Preserved Inside an Iridescent Opal
Temperatures in Port Augusta soared to 49.1ºC (120.4ºF) on Thursday, making it the hottest spot in the country. Continue reading Australia’s Extreme Heatwaves Have Killed a Million Fish, Dozens of Horses
“The giant impact of a rocky planet was required to deliver the unique composition of life-essential elements to Earth.” Continue reading Life On Earth Was Seeded by Massive Collision That Formed the Moon
It was the first time an impact has been captured on film during a total lunar eclipse. Continue reading A Meteorite Crashed Into the ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’
Climate change could disrupt nearly half of the world’s groundwater supply within 100 years. Continue reading We’re Sitting on a Groundwater ‘Time Bomb,’ Scientists Warn
On January 20, a total lunar eclipse coincides with a supermoon. Here’s how to catch it if you have cloudy skies. Continue reading How to Watch the ‘Super Blood Wolf Moon’ Even If the Weather’s Crappy
Wild coffee is not normally harvested, but it is crucial to the sustainability of cultivated varieties like Arabica and Rustica. Continue reading More Than Half of Wild Coffee Species Are at Risk of Extinction
Scientists find that a surge in Earth impacts began during the Permian period, possibly because of disruptions in the asteroid belt. Continue reading Asteroids Crash Into Earth Over Twice as Often as 290 Million Years Ago