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March 13, 2021

Greenland rocks have traces of ancient magma ocean, scientists discover

Scientists have found evidence in ancient rocks from southern Greenland that indicates much of the Earth was once entirely molten. 

March 11, 2021

Perseverance Mars rover's SuperCam delivers first readings, identifies rock targets

NASA's Perseverance Mars rover's SuperCam instrument has sent back its first readings, including images of its first rock targets.

January 28, 2021

'Cookie Monster' gemstone found in Brazil shocks, goes viral

An agate gemstone unearthed in Brazil has gone viral for its striking resemblance to Cookie Monster of "Sesame Street" fame.

January 5, 2021

Reawakened Yellowstone geyser won’t predict the volcanic 'big one,' scientists say

The famous Steamboat geyser in Yellowstone National Park won’t foretell a major volcanic eruption, according to scientists.

December 6, 2020

Incredible underwater roundabout set to open

An incredible underwater roundabout is set to open in the remote Faroe Islands.

November 8, 2020

Earthquake off Massachusetts rattles New England, triggers reaction online

Residents across southern New England were jolted on Sunday morning after an earthquake struck off the coast of Massachusetts and was felt around the region, according to officials.

October 23, 2020

A tectonic plate 'lost' for 60M years is found hiding under the Pacific Ocean

A tectonic plate "lost" for 60 million years hiding under the Pacific Ocean has been reconstructed by scientists.

October 15, 2020

Old Faithful might go silent after 800 years of activity: experts

Old Faithful, the famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park, may go silent after erupting continuously for nearly 800 years, experts have discovered.

September 3, 2020

Tsunami could overwhelm Washington coast, swamp state when 'the big one' strikes, simulations show

If a large earthquake strikes off the coast of Washington, a new set of simulations shows why it's so important to quickly head to higher ground. 

August 30, 2020

Yellowstone's Giantess Geyser erupts for first time in 6 years, roars 'back to life'

After a slumber that stretched for more than six years, a geyser at Yellowstone National Park erupted once again last week.