Welcome to Petersen Rock Garden, a hidden Oregon treasure that feels like stepping into the fever dream of a geology-obsessed wizard. The Central Oregon landscape is already dramatic—volcanic peaks, ...

Emerging evidence suggests that plate tectonics, or the recycling of Earth's crust, may have begun much earlier than previously thought — and may be a big reason that our planet harbors life.

Families will have an opportunity to learn how rivers carve valleys; how groundwater flows beneath our feet; and how Wyoming’s rocks hold the story of water through time.

NASA’s exploration of Mars has led to several intriguing discoveries, including eight unusual Martian rocks. These findings have opened up new possibilities for understanding the Red Planet, revealing ...