Strange Little Magnetic Waves Discovered at Earth's Core
The tiny waves work on seven year cycles and travel westwards at a speed of around 900 miles per hour.
Latest NASA GIF Showing Change in Earth's Temperature Shocks Internet
The "awesome visualization" shows global surface temperature change between 1880–2021.
Enormous Blob Deep Beneath Africa Is Slowly Rising, Scientists Discover
The structure is one of two thermochemical piles in Earth's mantle that influence processes at the planet's core.
Watch Lava Erupting From Inside a Volcano in Amazing Drone Footage
The footage was shot while the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted in Iceland in 2021.
Radically Different 2D Map of World That Reimagines Flat Earth
By using two circles of the northern and southern hemispheres scientists said they have created the most accurate 2D map of Earth to date.
Traces of Ancient Life Discovered Deep in Earth's Mantle
Scientists found evidence of life created in the Cambrian Explosion in volcanic rocks drawn from deep within the Earth's mantle.
Old Shipwreck Discovered on North Carolina Coast After King Tide
The skeleton of the ship, which was spotted on Bald Head Island and is thought to date from the 1800s, was reported to measure 12-by-60 feet.
Earth's Core Is in a Weird Superionic State: 'Quite Abnormal'
The research showed that the planet's inner core is likely both liquid and solid at the same time.
Photo Shows SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket on Collision Course With Moon
The Falcon 9 rocket stage, weighing four metric tons, will very likely strike the moon's far side near its equator on March 4, 2022, at 5,700 miles per hour.
Extreme Solar Storm Hit Earth During Sun's Quiet Period 10,000 Years Ago
Scientists found evidence of the previously unknown solar storm after analyzing ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica.
Earth's Core Is Cooling Faster Than Expected, Creating Uncertain Future
Study author Motohiko Murakami told Newsweek the faster cooling of Earth's interior could lead to "more active tectonics" in the future.
How Fast NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Is Traveling, Where It's Going
Webb is the largest and most powerful space observatory ever built, promising to revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
A Giant Asteroid Will Pass Earth Next Week—Here's How to See the Phenomenon
The huge space rock is classed as a potentially hazardous asteroid (PHA) because of its size but poses no threat to Earth.
Why 2021 Was the Quickest Year Ever on Record
Researchers who used highly accurate atomic clocks say the Earth's rotation sped up in 2021, leading to a shorter year.
How To Watch the Quadrantid Meteor Shower Peak
The Quadrantids have the potential to be one of the strongest showers of the year, but the period of maximum activity is very short, lasting only six hours.
Satisfying Video of 'Huge' Crystals Pulled From Earth Viewed 20M Times
"Where do I get a job like this?" asked a viewer, after many were mesmerized by the singular motion of removing the crystal.
How to Watch Winter Solstice 2021 From Stonehenge Live Online
People have been celebrating solstices at the famous prehistoric site in southwestern England for thousands of years.
When To See December's Full Moon, and Why It's Called the Cold Moon
The full moon is December is also referred to as the Frost Moon and the Moon before Yule.
Watch NASA's Asteroid-Deflecting DART Spacecraft Speeding Through Space
The DART spacecraft will deliberately crash into a 530-foot-wide asteroid called Dimorphos in September 2022 at a speed of almost 15,000 miles per hour.
Partial Lunar Eclipse Photos Show Moon Appearing Red Around the World
The event was the longest partial lunar eclipse since 1440, clocking in at around three-and-a-half hours.
Leonid Meteor Shower to Coincide With Partial Lunar Eclipse This Week
The Leonids are characterized by fast bright meteors, many of which have persistent trains—trails of vaporized material that glow in the sky.
Where to See Orionids Meteor Shower As It Coincides With October Full Moon
Each year on its journey around the sun, Earth passes through debris left behind by Halley's Comet, creating a spectacular light show in the upper atmosphere.
Fact Check: Does Viral Video Show Giant Moon Eclipsing Sun at North Pole?
The video shared on TikTok claims to show the moon orbiting so close to the Earth that it takes up almost the entire sky.
Superheated Plasma Collides With Earth as Solar Storm Rages
Solar storms have the potential to knock out power systems, and some warnings have been issued because of this burst of activity.
Earth's Core Is Partly 10,000 Fahrenheit 'Mush' and Not As Solid As Thought
The discovery could have implications for Earth's magnetic field, a scientist involved in the study has said.
How God Calls Us to Protect and Advocate for the Earth
As a Catholic nun, advocating for climate, economic and racial justice is a genuine expression of my love for humanity and for God.
Scientists Discover the Secrets of Earth and Venus' Violent Youths
In a new model—known as the "hit, run and return" scenario—smaller bodies repeatedly hit Earth and Venus during their formation.
Why September's Full Moon Before the Fall Equinox Is Called a Harvest Moon
Several east and southeast Asian cultures hold spiritually significant celebrations around the time of the harvest moon.
Boycott Your Parent? Anything for a Climate Fix
No teen, college kid, or young professional need take advice from a Gen-Xer on how to effectively reach a parent (or other politically-powerful kin) on issues affecting them more than any other age group.
Pope Pleads for World to 'Listen to Cry of Earth' in Climate Change Fight
"Climate change is not only a future challenge, but an immediate and urgent matter of survival," said the statement from the world's top Christian leaders.