Why this rust-like mineral is one of Earth’s best carbon vaults
Scientists have known for years that iron oxide minerals help store vast amounts of carbon by keeping it out of…
New forecasts offer early warning of Arctic sea ice loss
Arctic sea ice plays a major role in shaping Earth’s climate system. By reflecting sunlight and helping cool the planet,…
An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet
Chemicals introduced to shield the ozone layer are now tied to an unexpected environmental consequence. A new study shows that…
Scientists discover hidden deep-Earth structures shaping the magnetic field
Reaching the deepest parts of Earth is far more difficult than traveling through space. Humans have journeyed roughly 25 billion…
Melting Antarctic ice may weaken a major carbon sink
A new study published in Nature Geoscience shows that changes in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) closely followed shifts…
Hundreds of new species found in a hidden world beneath the Pacific
The global demand for critical metals is rising quickly, prompting many countries to explore the possibility of extracting these valuable…