A bombardment of the Red Planet 4 billion years ago could have created hot springs that allowed life to flourish.
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Richard P. Von Herzen (1930–2016)
Richard P. Von Herzen, a pioneer of marine heat flow studies who helped validate plate tectonics and discover oceanic hydrothermal vents, passed away on 28 January 2016. He was 85.
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Crowdsourced Seismology
The seismologists of the world want to turn you into an earthquake detector.
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Arctic Sea Ice Extent May Shrink Below 2012 Record Low
Satellite data, field measurements, and readings from "snow buoys" reveal ice thickness patterns similar to those preceding the lowest recorded sea ice extent, which was reached nearly 4 years ago.
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U.S. Energy Secretary Says Paris Accord Cuts Are Not Enough
Moniz foresees progress on climate change in the United States no matter who wins the U.S. presidential election.
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New Climate Studies: Worse Risks at 2°C Rise, Higher Rise Likely
Although the Paris agreement scheduled to be signed 22 April aims for a 2°C warming cap, new findings show that even a 1.5°C rise will hit glaciers hard.
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Gypsum Forms in an Unexpected Way
Scientists spot the "stem cell" building blocks that lay the foundation for gypsum's formation.
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Finance Head Urges Strong Climate Mitigation, Adaptation Steps
Countries ratifying the Paris climate agreement need strong financial incentives to convince them to choose renewables over fossil fuels, according to World Bank president.
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Ecuador Earthquake Kills Hundreds, Injures Thousands
Ecuador's president declared a state of emergency after a large earthquake shook the country.
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White House Science Fair Celebrates Student Achievements
A suggestion from a 9-year-old science fair participant could lead to a White House committee of kids providing advice about the science that most interests them.