New research that microplastics absorb more sunlight than they reflect, significantly heating the Earth's atmosphere.

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For the first time, scientists have watched a subduction zone literally fall apart beneath the ocean floor. Using advanced ...

Earth Science Week 2025, an annual worldwide celebration of the geosciences led by the American Geosciences Institute (AGI), is underway from October 12–18, 2025, with the theme “Energy Resources for ...

A scorching, airless world just 48 light-years away is offering scientists a rare glimpse into the geology of distant planets ...

The study of Earth science isn’t just for students who are interested in how our planet works. It’s also for those who are passionate about addressing urgent global challenges such as climate change, ...

Planet Earth is spinning a little faster today — resulting in one of the shortest days of the year. But the change will be so minuscule you won’t even notice. We’re talking even less time than the ...

From reverse waterfalls to gravity-defying hills, some places on Earth seem to challenge physics. These strange spots attract ...

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 ...