Strong and weak rocks transform the landscape through erosion, and a new study reveals that soil resistance alters this erosion by up to 20x.

The Earth's crust is constantly moving, and certain regions of the globe offer us unique windows to observe these movements ...

Scientists have understood for years that silicate minerals react with CO 2 and water to remove CO 2 from the atmosphere, acting as a thermostat that kept Earth’s climate broadly stable over billions ...

When most people think about extreme weather, they picture temporary chaos: flooded streets that drain within days or heat ...

High in the Canadian wilderness, Smithsonian scientists search for ancient minerals that could explain the origins of the continents, oceans and life on Earth Emma Saaty NMNH research geologist ...

When snow falls on the ice sheet, where subzero temperatures ensure it doesn’t melt. Antarctic temperatures regularly reach -40°C or lower in the interior, with the lowest ever temperature on Earth ...

Maletsunyane Falls in the Lesotho Highlands shows how a river can erode deep valleys into uplifted lands. Jacques Marais via Getty Images Considering how long humans have been on Earth, it’s ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day--and throughout April's Lawn and Garden Month--the TurfMutt Foundation is spotlighting the vital role green spaces play in creating a ...