Earth Science

September 12th 2024

Graphic showing which areas of the U.S. are at risk of landslides.

New Map Shows Where You’re Most Likely to Encounter Landslides in the US

Bad news if you're on the West Coast, Alaska, or Puerto Rico. Great news if you live in Florida.

September 6th 2024

Photo of research vessel and scientist's tent on Arctic ice.

These Arctic Lifeforms Are Photosynthesizing in Near Total Darkness

The discovery of photosynthesis under snow-capped Arctic ice could mean life exists in parts of the ocean previously thought uninhabitable.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 30th 2024

How to Stay Prepared and Informed for Extreme Weather

How to pack a go-bag, get emergency alerts, and find disaster aid.

Earth Science Lyndsey Gilpin & Jake Bittle, Grist

August 29th 2024

The North Pole as seen by the Endurance rocket from space.

NASA Discovers Hidden Atmospheric Force Driving Particles Into Space

Observations by a NASA suborbital rocket confirmed a 60-year-old hypothesis about a driver of the planet's polar wind.

Earth Science Isaac Schultz

August 26th 2024

Image of Iceland's Jökulsárlón glacial lake.

Tourist Killed in Iceland Ice Cave Collapse, Miscommunication Triggers Rescue Mix-Up

There's no evidence that the collapse is linked to the recent volcanic eruptions that have rocked parts of Iceland in recent months.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 23rd 2024

See Photos of Iceland’s Latest Spectacular Volcanic Eruption

The volcanic craters have erupted repeatedly since December, after lying dormant for 2,500 years.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 20th 2024

Picture of sun coming through clouds above Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Is Cooling at a Mysteriously Fast Rate After Record Warmth

The sudden shift in water temperature is puzzling scientists.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 13th 2024

If You Get Meds by Mail, They May Be Losing Potency in Summer Heat

Parts of the U.S. have experienced record-setting heat waves over the past few summers, which may have caused pharmaceutical ingredients to degrade while en route.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 9th 2024

A map of estimated seismic activity in Japan on August 9, 2024.

Japan Just Issued Its First ‘Megaquake’ Alert. Here’s What You Should Know

Thursday's 7.1 earthquake has heightened concerns among experts, who warn that it could be a precursor to an even larger rupture along a fault line off the Japanese coast.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 8th 2024

Photo of a portion of a core sample taken from the Atlantic Ocean seafloor.

Epic Drilling Mission Sets New Record With 4,160-Foot Mantle Core

To learn about how rocks and minerals get pushed from the Earth's mantle to the seafloor, scientists drilled a really, really deep hole.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 7th 2024

Image of a gigantic jet over Puerto Rico

Rare Form of ‘Red Lightning’ Caught on Camera Over Puerto Rico

The skyward bursts, known as gigantic jets, originate in the clouds of intense thunderstorms.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 5th 2024

A picture of packages of cocaine that washed ashore in the Florida Keys in the wake of Hurricane Debby.

Hurricane Debby Blows $1 Million Worth of Cocaine Onto Florida Beaches

Along with winds of up to 70 miles per hour (112 kilometers per hour), the tropical storm brought 25 packages of coke ashore.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

Image of the sun shining over snow and water in Antarctica.

Rare Warm Spell Hits Antarctica in the Dead of Winter

The strange temperature fluctuation might be due to a rare stratospheric warming over the continent.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

August 1st 2024

An image of the macrofibril structures of a Tulip Tree seen under an electron microscope.

Scientists Discovered an Entirely New Type of Wood

Neither hardwood nor softwood, tulip trees grow fast and store a lot of carbon, potentially providing an unexpected resource in the battle against climate change.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

July 31st 2024

An image of the largest boulder that was part of a hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone National Park.

That Dramatic Yellowstone Explosion May Have Birthed a New Geyser

Geologists say the underground blast at Yellowstone on July 23 was caused by a buildup of steam and hot water, which propelled rocks hundreds of feet into the air.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

California’s Park Fire Is Creating Smoke Thunderclouds

Pyrocumulonimbus clouds might offer a terrifying peek at the future of wildfires.

Earth Science Matt Simon, Grist

July 30th 2024

Global Heat Record Falls, Only to Be Broken Again the Next Day

July 22 was the hottest day on record, beating out the record set the day before.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

July 26th 2024

An image of Death Valley's Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes.

Death Valley Visitor Loses Flip-Flops, Gains Third-Degree Burns

A 42-year-old Belgian man learned the hard way why it's called Death Valley.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

July 24th 2024

A photo of damage and debris from a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone.

Parts of Yellowstone Temporarily Closed After Underground Explosion

Videos show a huge plume of steam and debris flying into the air.

Earth Science Adam Kovac

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New Map Shows Where You’re Most Likely to Encounter Landslides in the US

These Arctic Lifeforms Are Photosynthesizing in Near Total Darkness

How to Stay Prepared and Informed for Extreme Weather

NASA Discovers Hidden Atmospheric Force Driving Particles Into Space

Tourist Killed in Iceland Ice Cave Collapse, Miscommunication Triggers Rescue Mix-Up

See Photos of Iceland’s Latest Spectacular Volcanic Eruption

The Atlantic Is Cooling at a Mysteriously Fast Rate After Record Warmth

If You Get Meds by Mail, They May Be Losing Potency in Summer Heat

Japan Just Issued Its First ‘Megaquake’ Alert. Here’s What You Should Know

Epic Drilling Mission Sets New Record With 4,160-Foot Mantle Core

Rare Form of ‘Red Lightning’ Caught on Camera Over Puerto Rico

Hurricane Debby Blows $1 Million Worth of Cocaine Onto Florida Beaches

Rare Warm Spell Hits Antarctica in the Dead of Winter

Scientists Discovered an Entirely New Type of Wood

That Dramatic Yellowstone Explosion May Have Birthed a New Geyser

California’s Park Fire Is Creating Smoke Thunderclouds

Global Heat Record Falls, Only to Be Broken Again the Next Day

Death Valley Visitor Loses Flip-Flops, Gains Third-Degree Burns

Parts of Yellowstone Temporarily Closed After Underground Explosion

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Almost Had an Echo/Punisher Teamup

‘The Batman II’ Should Be Out This Weekend. Why Do We Care?

Even More Pasta Just Got Recalled in That Deadly Listera Outbreak

Here’s Why We Haven’t Seen ‘Fast and Furious 11’ Yet

LEGO Can’t Make This Public, So Amazon Is Selling the Star Wars Millennium Falcon for Pennies

Philips Hue Play Wall Washer Review: A Spendy TV Glow-Up for Movie Night at Home

Forget Every MacBook, This 2TB HP Laptop Is $2,600 Off for Prime Members on Amazon

Dell Can’t Drop Laptop Prices by 70% on Its Site, So It’s Secretly Doing It Through Amazon

Lego Game Boy Review: The Designers Share All the Secrets to the Fun, Nostalgic Set

Oakley Meta HSTN Review: Sporty AI Glasses With a Confusing Game Plan

The Best Gadgets of September 2025

Logitech MX Master 4 Review: Haptics Schmaptics, It’s Still the Best Mouse

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Review: Still the Best Non-Display Smart Glasses

Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review: Biggest Is Best, Except If It’s Not

Nothing Ear 3 Review: Super Sounding Wireless Earbuds, Not-So-Super Mic

The Switch 2’s Game Ports Have Reached Their High-Water Mark

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