geology
Could Known Lifeforms Survive in Mars's Newly Discovered Flowing Water?
Is Mars's environment really all that different from Earth's?
How Astronomers Found the Hidden Global Ocean on Saturn's Moon Enceladus
… joining of the ranks of other potentially life-harboring moons Europa and Titan.
Watch a Diver Explore What Might Be the World’s Deepest Underwater Cave
Hranická Propast is already almost as deep as the Empire State Building—and measurements aren’t yet complete.
Turkmenistan’s 'Gates of Hell' Now Attracting Tourists, Spiders
The gas crater has been ablaze for over 40 years.
How Burned Iron Age Villages Recorded the Earth’s Magnetic Field
Researchers found evidence of a time of "rapid change" in Earth's magnetic field from the 13th to 16th centuries.
Now You Can Explore Parts of Britain’s Geology in ‘Minecraft’
You might be able to destroy them, too.
Beyond the Glamour Shots: What New Horizons Is Learning About Pluto
Pluto is a unique celestial body, which makes it perfect for answering some lingering questions about where we came from and where we're going.
America's Youngest, Fastest-Growing Glacier May Be Short-Lived
Deep and out of sight within the crater of Mount St. Helens, a glacier begins to move.
The Fallout From Old Nuclear Tests Might Help Scientists Mark a New Geologic Age
Scientists say we've entered a new geologic epoch called the Anthropocene, but they disagree on when it began.
The Science Guide to Game of Thrones
A roundup of all the times scientists have tried to explain Westerosi phenomena.
A Bunch of People Think a Huge Earthquake Will Destroy California Today
A superstitious video has been making the rounds on Facebook this week.