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

Astronomers have long searched for life within a rather narrow ring around a star, the "habitable zone," where a planet ...

For many years, astronomers have been looking for extraterrestrial life. In doing so, astronomers have narrowed their search ...

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

New research shows ancient tropical oceans once held more oxygen than cooler regions, reshaping where early life could ...

Scientists have traditionally focused on volcanic arcs as the main natural source of atmospheric carbon dioxide. These form ...

The continuing sequence of disasters in the Himalayas is a non-negotiable lesson in earth system science and a loud reminder ...

Henry C. Wu, Scientific Officer, GERICS, discusses the role of evidence and science-based solutions for global climate ...

The NEXT Weather team breaks down four types of precipitation and what conditions create each one.

In addition to shaping the interior of rocky planets, molten rock located deep within these planets may also contribute to ...