Astronomers have discovered that super-Earth exoplanets are more common across the universe than previously thought. While it can be relatively easy to locate worlds that orbit close to their star, ...

"This measurement of the planet population from planets somewhat larger than Earth all the way to the size of Jupiter and ...

New research suggests melting ice sheets are warming global temperatures which may speed up continental drift, creating ...

Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) ...

As you read this, the North American continent’s underside is dribbling away into Earth’s molten mantle. And according to ...

A worldwide survey finds 89 percent of the world’s people believe their country should do more to fight climate change ...

For supply chain executives, the Earth Day message is clear: the path to a more sustainable planet runs directly through your ...

Volcanoes have stirred human awe for thousands of years, with their bursts of fire and rivers of molten rock. Yet, beyond the ...

While most people think of continents as stationary masses, the truth is that every landmass on Earth is in motion, riding ...

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath the North ...

A long-lost slab of Earth’s crust may be pulling away the bottom of the oldest part of North America, scientists say ...

The oldest crust on Earth, known to be unchanging, is actually being altered in real time. The North American continent is ...