Mass extinction events throughout Earth’s history are characterized as significant disruptions to life on the planet. There have been five major extinction events that have fundamentally changed how ...

Most volcanic activity on Earth doesn’t happen on land. It happens out of sight, beneath kilometres of water, where pressure […] ...

Author Tommy Orange rings in the New Year at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii—and reflects on what we can learn from the land ...

A switch from a humid to a dry climate has led the Eastern African Rift Zone to pull apart more freely, new research finds.

The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is presenting a Disaster Preparedness Fair in Ocean View on Saturday as part of a ...

The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency will host a “Disaster Preparedness Fair” in Ocean View on Saturday as part of an ongoing effort to expand emergency readiness outreach in rural communities ...

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods ...

Learn how geological clues preserved in ancient oceans link repeated volcanic eruptions to Triassic marine extinctions.

Whether your dream wildlife holiday involves tracking big cats, watching elephant families at play, seeing cetaceans breach, or admiring Arctic predators on the prowl, 2026 is the year to make it ...

Iceland's Vatnajökull Glacier is one of the most beautiful—and geologically important—places in the country.

Baby stars, teenage planets, and disappearing icebergs are all featured this week. Plus, a look back at a New Horizons image of Jupiter and Io, and a strange, elongated cloud on Mars.

Ultra-endurance athlete Ross Edgley reveals how a conversation with Chris Hemsworth inspired his brutal 1,000-mile swim ...