The successful development of sustainable georesources for the energy transition is a key challenge for humankind in the 21st ...

At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...

A new study finds large amounts of “white hydrogen” may exist within mountain ranges, raising hopes this clean-burning gas ...

Recent research has uncovered evidence suggesting that Earth’s crust may be peeling away, deep below the mountain range. This process, known as delamination, could help explain the complex ...

Geology’s Theory of Everything continues successfully to defend its title. ■ Curious about the world? To enjoy our mind-expanding science coverage, sign up to Simply Science, our weekly ...

NASA's Perseverance collects the “Silver Mountain” sample in Jezero, revealing geological secrets and possible traces of ...

Volcanic eruptions release molten lava that reshapes the landscape, creating new landforms like lava plateaus and islands.

Las Vegas locals began a project in the 1990s to protect a geological marvel at the edge of town. They made educational signs ...

The ocean plate was once the seafloor of Neotethys — an ocean that formed when the supercontinent Pangaea broke up into a ...