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 ...

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

New findings from NASA's Perseverance rover have revealed evidence of wave-formed beaches and rocks altered by subsurface ...

Do you know what is the oldest national monument in the United States? Learn about the Devils Tower, its location, Native history, geology, climbing fame, and preservation story in this article.

Rare rocks buried deep in central Australia have revealed how a valuable niobium deposit formed during the breakup of an ...

Thundereggs look like regular rocks from the outside, but contain intricate and colorful mineral patterns inside — often made ...

Scientists on NASA's Perseverance mission made a surprising discovery about the composition of rock in Jezero Crater, one that will help them get a better idea of when water existed on Mars, and ...

Balin Miller, a noted mountain and rock climber, fell to his death this week at the El Capitan rock formation in California's Yosemite National Park, his mother said. The 23-year-old's death was ...

Crack open a piece of volcanic rock that formed roughly 2.05 billion years ago, and you might expect nothing but minerals, and certainly not living microbes. However, scientists tend to think ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. To the untrailed eye, a rock on the side of the road is just that: a ...