Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

Observations from high-flying aircraft revealed that thunderclouds act as natural particle accelerators, emitting energetic ...

The "age of stratospheric air" measures the speed of the global transport circulation in the stratosphere, which is crucial ...

A comprehensive inventory of rivers on Alba Mons on Mars reveals a prolonged history of erosion and development into mature ...

TierraFest, the biggest Earth science festival in Mexico, embraces diversity as a means of sharing knowledge about our planet ...

Crushed rock additives may also help decrease soil emissions of other greenhouse gases, such as nitrous oxide and methane.

The mission, jointly operated by the United States and India, will measure minute changes to land, ice, and ecosystems around ...

Researchers pinpointed the riskiest events in terms of lightning and tornado exposure by mining data from more than 16,000 ...

A new study combines historical observations, climate modeling, and data from tree rings to create a fuller picture of ...

At the uppermost reaches of stream networks, headwaters dry up during the summer, then burst back into existence when spring ...

Imagery of fractured terrain on Venus, Mars, and Jupiter’s moon Europa pinpoints environments influenced by water.

Project-based learning and a modular class design help students from various backgrounds and universities gain hands-on ...