Persistent inflation, rising energy costs, and fundamental geological challenges, such as declining ore grades, are forging a ...

Travertine is not only a geological wonder but also a popular building material. Its use dates back to ancient Rome, evident ...

Most of the time, the shape of Earth’s magnetic field is quite similar to that which would be produced by a bar magnet aligned with the planet’s rotation axis. This is what makes a magnetic compass ...

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our ...

A study of the East African Rift reveals that ancient heating and dehydration can strengthen continental crust, reshaping how and where continents break apart.

Measurements of seismic waves over many years suggest the Earth's core is deformed and reshaped by conditions of extreme heat and pressure.

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