Geologists have discovered the world’s oldest water, hidden deep in a Canadian mine, and one brave scientist even tasted it, ...

How can we measure time more than 500 million years into the past? A study recently published in Nature Communications by ...

But the very warmth that today is framed as a threat has played a key role in making our planet greener and more hospitable.

Lori Dengler takes a dive into the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Most ecologists once believed that healthy ecosystems are naturally stable, with a low turnover of species. Left to ...

A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my hiking boot. The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles. This impression is ...

When I read Trewin's introduction, I was intrigued by the book's story line, invoking time travel in a bus to study prehistory. It brought to mind the book I used to read to my daughter: The Magic ...

For a long time, scientists have puzzled over the origins of the human species. It is unclear from which common ancestor modern humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans all descend. According to earlier ...

March 18, 2026 expert reaction to two papers on links between ancient climate shifts and ocean temperatures / greenhouse gases, as published in Nature . experts comment on two pap ...

Here’s a fun fact that might surprise you: Alabama is home to the longest natural bridge east of the Rockies, and there’s a decent chance you’ve never heard about it. Natural Bridge Park in Natural ...