At first glance, Mars might seem rather different from our own planet. Mars is dry, with little atmosphere, and no liquid water on its surface. It is half the size of Earth, lacks a planetary magnetic ...

On Oct. 19, amateur, expert and hobbyist geologists will venture to the Sierra Valley and the Lost Sierra as part of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology’s (NBMG) annual free and public Earth ...

Editor’s Note: At the beginning of this new year, we are introducing a web-exclusive series of weekly pieces on science. Each month, we will focus on a particular book (or article or film). In January ...

What would Earth be like if there were no Moon? Peter Allen RhodesNorth Bellmore, New York Without the Moon, Earth's geology, ...

Earth science is popular among CC students. Many get to experience true hands-on learning while exploring communities. Last ...

SUNY Cortland’s Geology Department has a new major, environmental geoscience, that’s ideal for students who are interested in studying earth science and environmental issues. “Our majors can work with ...

The Department of Geology is about much more than rocks and minerals. Its faculty and students perform cutting-edge research on everything from how glaciers react to climate change to how molten lava ...

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 ...

Thríhnúkagígur is a volcano near Reykjavík in Iceland with an empty magma chamber decorated with vivid colors that scientists ...

Two new proposed NASA Earth science missions will attempt to address key research topics while leveraging both commercial and exploration capabilities. During NASA’s “Ignition” event March 24, the ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo Department of Geology is about much more than rocks and minerals. Its faculty and students perform cutting-edge research on everything from how glaciers react ...