For more than half a billion years, a giant magnetic anomaly buried in Earth’s ancient rocks has puzzled scientists. The ...

Shades State Park in Waveland is 3,082 acres of geological wonders that somehow remains one of the Hoosier State’s best-kept secrets. Just an hour west of Indianapolis, this natural playground offers ...

Researchers examined 3.7-billion-year-old anorthosites from the Murchison region of the state of Western Australia, the oldest rocks on the Australian continent and some of the oldest rocks on Earth, ...

For those seeking higher elevations, Wheeler Peak Wilderness contains New Mexico’s highest point, offering alpine experiences and panoramic views extending into Colorado on clear days. Angel Fire, ...

Ice cores from Antarctica reveal "snapshots" from 6 million years of Earth's climatic history. Antarctica is far more than just a bucket-list destination for travelers and a home for penguins. It's a ...

A fresh analysis of rocks from one of these periods, the Ediacaran (about 630-540 million years ago), aims to solve a ...

After years of federal efforts to revive nuclear power, old mines are stirring again in Wyoming, Texas and Arizona, while new ...

Earth’s climate balance isn’t just governed by the slow weathering of silicate rocks, which capture carbon and stabilize temperature over eons. New research reveals that biological and oceanic ...

The Grand Canyon is a gigantic geological library, with rocky layers that tell much of the story of Earth’s history.

To be completely fair, Goddard’s footprint did need modernization. The campus master plan—begun years ago—imagined a 20-year cycle of demolitions, renovations, and new builds. The idea: retire the ...

At the unofficial Northampton dog park on Burts Pit Road, tiny rocks trickle down the steep walking trail, followed by dogs of all sizes panting their way into the forest. As the trail levels out, the ...

So, what’s in our selection right now? Start with walking tours tied to campus historical markers and exhibits that interpret ...