These Microbes Can Thrive in the Most Extreme Environments on Earth—and Maybe Beyond

It is possible that extremophile microbes lcould exist on icy moons and planets with conditions similar to subglacial waters or the ocean floor.

Subglacial weathering may have slowed planet's escape from snowball Earth

A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo challenges a long-standing assumption about Earth's most extreme ice ages. Using numerical ...
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NASA's Van Allen Probe A set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere tonight

From discovering a mysterious third radiation belt to a fiery goodbye, here's how NASA's Van Allen Probe A changed space weather science forever.

Earth’s Geological Record Is Missing 1 Billion Years. Scientists Just Found Out Where They Went.

There's a billion-year gap in Earth's geological history. A new study seeks to explain the mystery.
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Earth’s inner core is less solid than we thought

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth’s core is pretty dynamic. Its spin speeds up and slows ...
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The "Great Unconformity" And Earth's Missing Billion Years May Have A New Explanation

In 1869, John Wesley Powell was studying layers of rock in the Grand Canyon when he noticed an unconformity in the layers. Around a billion years were missing, and the problem turned out to be global.