Geology

Explained: How scientists discovered proof of the world’s 6th ocean by examining a diamond

A team of scientists have discovered the proof of the existence of a 6th ocean beneath the Earth's surface, buy studying the composition of a diamond from Botswana.

Earth’s early magma oceans detected in 3.7 billion year-old Greenland rocks

These primaeval rocks, containing clues that might explain Earth’s habitability, were assumed to have been lost to the ravages of plate tectonics.

Seven rocky planets of TRAPPIST-1 might be similar but they aren't the same: Study

They have interest researchers since 2017 when it was discovered that three of the seven planets are located in the theoretical "habitable zone".

Lost tectonic plate Resurrection has been 'found' under the Pacific Ocean

The researchers think that this lost plate was responsible for the link between the ancient Pacific Ocean and North America.

Samples of asteroid Bennu are spilling out from NASA's jammed OSIRIS-REx spacecraft

Bennu was chosen by NASA for its carbon-rich character, thought to have held on to the building blocks of the solar system.

Map of ancient Earth shows where your hometown was hundreds of millions of years ago

Every significant time point also shows information on key developments during that period.

Massive shifts on Jupiter's moon Europa among recent events to fracture its icy shell, study claims

If proven true, researchers predict that any asymmetry in craters and thickness of the ice shell measured by satellites could be partially inaccurate.

Gel-like substance found on Moon's far side by China's Yutu 2 rover analysed

This substance, called an impact melt breccia, is the primary evidence that the area has been part of a cataclysmic impact event.

Stone tools show humans in India survived the cataclysmic Toba eruption 74,000 years ago

The plume of the eruption punched more than 30 km into the sky and blanketed much of India and Africa in a layer of ash.

Venus might still be home to active volcanoes, scientists gather new evidence to prove it

Venus could still have active volcanoes on it, with recent eruptions taking place a few years ago, experts say.