High-energy particles called galactic cosmic rays (GCRs) bombard unprotected objects in space, often causing damage. Earth, ...

Scientists have uncovered a massive water reservoir deep beneath Earth’s surface, contained within a mineral called ...

A major defense against everything space throws at us, Earth’s magnetic field may even protect the moon from damaging ...

Scientists say they have uncovered new clues in Australia about when plate tectonics began on Earth, the only known planet to ...

The technology used to predict sand and dust storm (SDS) severity has for decades systematically overestimated when and where ...

Ice cores, tree rings, and satellite data converge on a striking truth: Earth’s rapid changes today are unlike anything seen in human history. When most people hear the term Earth science, they think ...

A new study using data from China's Chang'e-4 moon lander found an area of reduced radiation from cosmic rays near the moon. The findings could be used to improve the safety of lunar explorations.

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After a national search, Purdue University announced Andrea Donnellan will take on the role of head of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) effective January 1, 2025.

New name reflects more than a century of evolution and a commitment to understanding the whole planet Beginning in August 2026, the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Geological Sciences ...