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fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Did the snowball Earth give complex life a boost?

Radical environmental shifts influenced the evolution of life, with nutrient availability playing a crucial role between the Cryogenic period and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
OMG science
fromBig Think
6 months ago

Mars' missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Mars once had a thick atmosphere that could have transformed into methane, now stored in its clay-rich crust.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 hours ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Did the snowball Earth give complex life a boost?

Radical environmental shifts influenced the evolution of life, with nutrient availability playing a crucial role between the Cryogenic period and the emergence of multicellular organisms.
History
fromMedievalists.net
2 weeks ago

Icebergs, Iceland, and the Fall of Rome: New Evidence Reveals the Impact of a Medieval Climate Crisis - Medievalists.net

New evidence links a climate event to the reshaping of Europe after the Roman Empire's collapse.
OMG science
fromBig Think
6 months ago

Mars' missing atmosphere could be hiding in plain sight

Mars once had a thick atmosphere that could have transformed into methane, now stored in its clay-rich crust.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 hours ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
more#climate-change
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fromNature
1 day ago

One of the world's richest lithium deposits began inside a mega-volcano

Lithium deposits in a volcanic caldera are significant for clean energy technologies.
#mars
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
OMG science
fromSpace.com
5 months ago

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

The Martian New Year marks the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of an ancient ocean on Mars, as observed by the Zhurong rover.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 months ago

NASA Mars Rover Exploring Spiderweb-Like Patterns on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover will explore a giant boxwork formation on Mars, possibly shedding light on ancient microbial life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Discovery suggests Mars WAS habitable billions of years ago

Evidence suggests Mars was once habitable due to carbon cycles supporting liquid water.
Siderite discovery may reshape our understanding of Martian geology and life potential.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Mars Rover Discovers What Appear to Be Ancient Beaches Where Waves Crashed From Martian Ocean

China's Zhurong Mars rover discovered ancient beach-like features on Mars, suggesting the planet once had large bodies of water.
Science
fromTheregister
2 months ago

The red color of Mars might have an earlier, wetter origin

Mars' red hue likely comes from ferrihydrite formed in water, suggesting earlier rusting than previously believed.
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Mars' polar ice cap is slowly pushing its north pole inward

Mars' gravitational changes indicate ice accumulation affects its interior dynamics, revealing complexities of its geology and heat distribution.
OMG science
fromSpace.com
5 months ago

China's Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean

The Martian New Year marks the discovery of evidence supporting the existence of an ancient ocean on Mars, as observed by the Zhurong rover.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 months ago

NASA Mars Rover Exploring Spiderweb-Like Patterns on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover will explore a giant boxwork formation on Mars, possibly shedding light on ancient microbial life.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Discovery suggests Mars WAS habitable billions of years ago

Evidence suggests Mars was once habitable due to carbon cycles supporting liquid water.
Siderite discovery may reshape our understanding of Martian geology and life potential.
more#mars
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This week in Oakland: The East Oakland Vocal Festival, and a public memorial for D'Wayne Wiggins

Community events in Oakland include a musical festival, a geologist-led nature walk, and a tribute to D'Wayne Wiggins.
#volcanoes
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apart

The East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

2024: The Year in Volcanic Activity

Active volcanoes worldwide vary significantly, with approximately 45 continuously erupting and 80 erupting annually during 2024.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists warn one of the world's continents is breaking apart

The East African Rift System is a crucial geological feature affecting the region's landscape and seismic activity.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

2024: The Year in Volcanic Activity

Active volcanoes worldwide vary significantly, with approximately 45 continuously erupting and 80 erupting annually during 2024.
more#volcanoes
OMG science
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago

Unusually complete whale fossil excavated from Central Coast beach

A complete whale fossil was discovered by Chris Driesbach along the Gaviota Coast, after storms exposed it.
#north-america
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
OMG science

The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

A potential erosion of the North American craton has been identified, challenging previous assumptions of its stability.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Boston food

How did eastern North America form?

The geology of eastern North America reveals crucial insights about Earth's history and continental formation processes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
OMG science

The Geological Heart of North America May Be Dripping into Earth

A potential erosion of the North American craton has been identified, challenging previous assumptions of its stability.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago
Boston food

How did eastern North America form?

The geology of eastern North America reveals crucial insights about Earth's history and continental formation processes.
more#north-america
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
SF parents

This California cave is finally reopening. Here's how to explore the underground wonder

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park reopens this summer with guided tours after a four-year closure.
#volcano
fromSecret NYC
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Yes, There's A Volcano 1 Hour Away From NYC

Beemerville Volcano in New Jersey is an extinct volcano, the only remnant of the state's geologic past, and is located just an hour from NYC.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption DW 04/01/2025

Iceland evacuates Grindavik and Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts, marking the eighth eruption in the region since late 2023.
fromSecret NYC
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Yes, There's A Volcano 1 Hour Away From NYC

Beemerville Volcano in New Jersey is an extinct volcano, the only remnant of the state's geologic past, and is located just an hour from NYC.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
UK news

Iceland evacuates Blue Lagoon amid volcano eruption DW 04/01/2025

Iceland evacuates Grindavik and Blue Lagoon as volcano erupts, marking the eighth eruption in the region since late 2023.
more#volcano
#science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago
OMG science

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
fromBig Think
1 month ago
OMG science

5 books that changed our understanding of the origin of life

Children's curiosity about life origins reflects humanity's long-standing quest to understand life's beginnings and evolution.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.
fromBig Think
1 month ago
OMG science

5 books that changed our understanding of the origin of life

Children's curiosity about life origins reflects humanity's long-standing quest to understand life's beginnings and evolution.
more#science
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago
Women in technology

The Government's Rock Librarian

Mary's passion for nature led her to become a geologist, focusing on public-driven science.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
Berlin music

Remembering Richard E. Goodman, UC Berkeley professor emeritus, pioneer of rock mechanics, founder of Berkeley Opera

Richard Dick E. Goodman was a professor admired for blending a career in geological engineering with a passion for music and community engagement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
History

Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudice

Yusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
Board games
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

25 Entertaining Things For Anyone Who Needs Some Excitement In Their Life

Geode science kits and forest-themed board games provide engaging, nostalgic experiences for individuals and families.
#early-earth
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists make shocking discovery at the bottom of the Red Sea

Brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba provide a unique scientific resource, revealing insights into early Earth conditions and historical geological events.
fromHarvard Gazette
6 months ago
OMG science

What happened when giant S2 meteor hit Earth 3 billion years ago?- Harvard Gazette

The S2 meteorite impact significantly influenced the evolution of early life and reshaped Earth's geological landscape.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists make shocking discovery at the bottom of the Red Sea

Brine pools in the Gulf of Aqaba provide a unique scientific resource, revealing insights into early Earth conditions and historical geological events.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
6 months ago

What happened when giant S2 meteor hit Earth 3 billion years ago?- Harvard Gazette

The S2 meteorite impact significantly influenced the evolution of early life and reshaped Earth's geological landscape.
more#early-earth
#earth-science
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Ancient Age of Dinosaurs' Seafloor Found beneath Pacific Ocean

An ancient slab of seafloor has been discovered beneath the Pacific, providing insights into deep Earth geology.
The slab has implications for understanding the Earth's mantle dynamics over millions of years.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists baffled after discovering Earth's inner core is DEFORMED

The Earth's inner core is changing shape, challenging previous beliefs about its structure.
New research indicates the outer core's turbulence may affect the inner core's rotation.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Detect Huge Radioactive "Anomaly" Under Pacific Ocean

Unexpected accumulation of beryllium-10 found in the Pacific Ocean could provide insights into Earth's geological history.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Listening to Signals From Huge, Mysterious Objects Inside the Earth

The two super-plume structures in the Earth's mantle may be older than previously believed, challenging existing geological timelines.
fromAeon
4 months ago
philosophy

Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays

Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover Earth has two secret mountains TALLER than Everest

Two massive mountains buried beneath the Earth's surface are over 100 times taller than Everest.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Ancient Age of Dinosaurs' Seafloor Found beneath Pacific Ocean

An ancient slab of seafloor has been discovered beneath the Pacific, providing insights into deep Earth geology.
The slab has implications for understanding the Earth's mantle dynamics over millions of years.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists baffled after discovering Earth's inner core is DEFORMED

The Earth's inner core is changing shape, challenging previous beliefs about its structure.
New research indicates the outer core's turbulence may affect the inner core's rotation.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Detect Huge Radioactive "Anomaly" Under Pacific Ocean

Unexpected accumulation of beryllium-10 found in the Pacific Ocean could provide insights into Earth's geological history.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Listening to Signals From Huge, Mysterious Objects Inside the Earth

The two super-plume structures in the Earth's mantle may be older than previously believed, challenging existing geological timelines.
fromAeon
4 months ago
philosophy

Metamorphic rocks go on deep journeys we never can | Aeon Essays

Metamorphic rocks serve as portals into Earth's interior, revealing transformative journeys through heat and pressure, connecting students to geological stories.
more#earth-science
#earthquakes
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mystery of more than 100 earthquakes that struck Surrey is SOLVED

Oil extraction likely triggered a series of small earthquakes in Surrey, revealing the impact of human activity on seismic events.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A.'s year of the quake: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades, but experts aren't sure why

Southern California has seen an unusual rise in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, with 15 seismic sequences, the highest in 65 years.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025

The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.
Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Mystery of more than 100 earthquakes that struck Surrey is SOLVED

Oil extraction likely triggered a series of small earthquakes in Surrey, revealing the impact of human activity on seismic events.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

L.A.'s year of the quake: 2024 brings the most seismic activity in decades, but experts aren't sure why

Southern California has seen an unusual rise in moderate-sized earthquakes this year, with 15 seismic sequences, the highest in 65 years.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

This Iraq region is sinking into the Earth (very slowly) DW 02/13/2025

The Zagros Mountains region in Iraq is sinking due to slow tectonic processes involving an oceanic slab beneath the earth.
Research on this sinking can inform predictions for future earthquakes in the area.
more#earthquakes
#asteroid-impact
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Three Billion Years Ago, a Giant Impact Boiled Away Some of Earth's Ocean. Then Life Bounced Back

The ancient S2 asteroid impact, though catastrophic, led to a boost in Earth's early biosphere by enriching oceans with essential nutrients.
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago
OMG science

Grand canyons on the moon? Asteroid strike billions of years ago carved out 2 massive gorges

A recent discovery reveals an asteroid impact created canyons on the moon's far side, ensuring safe exploration for NASA at the south pole.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
OMG science

Asteroid that eradicated dinosaurs not a one-off, say scientists

The asteroid impacts at the end of the Cretaceous period may have occurred in clusters, not just one isolated event.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
OMG science

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

Three Billion Years Ago, a Giant Impact Boiled Away Some of Earth's Ocean. Then Life Bounced Back

The ancient S2 asteroid impact, though catastrophic, led to a boost in Earth's early biosphere by enriching oceans with essential nutrients.
OMG science
fromABC7 New York
2 months ago

Grand canyons on the moon? Asteroid strike billions of years ago carved out 2 massive gorges

A recent discovery reveals an asteroid impact created canyons on the moon's far side, ensuring safe exploration for NASA at the south pole.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How an ancient asteroid strike carved out 2 grand canyons on the moon

A recent study reveals a large asteroid impact formed canyons on the moon's far side, important for future lunar exploration.
more#asteroid-impact
#earthquake
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

The earthquake was a 7.0 magnitude quake off Northern California, causing minimal damage but significant concern among residents.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Second Earthquake in 3 Days Rattles Residents Along the East Coast-A Look at Major Cities Sitting on a Fault Line

The East Coast experienced a 3.8-magnitude earthquake, highlighting the rarity and unpredictability of such events in the region.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

What We Know About the 7.0 Earthquake That Struck Northern California

The earthquake was a 7.0 magnitude quake off Northern California, causing minimal damage but significant concern among residents.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake kills at least 32 people in Tibet

The earthquake in Tibet resulted in at least 32 deaths and over 38 injuries, demonstrating the region's risk of seismic events.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Second Earthquake in 3 Days Rattles Residents Along the East Coast-A Look at Major Cities Sitting on a Fault Line

The East Coast experienced a 3.8-magnitude earthquake, highlighting the rarity and unpredictability of such events in the region.
more#earthquake
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists discover California is 'peeling apart' below the surface

California's geological landscape is undergoing significant changes as dense rocks detach and sink into the mantle beneath the Sierra Nevada.
fromFuncheap
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hike to a 50-ft Monolith Hidden in the Redwoods (Feb. 1-2)

The tafoni sandstone monolith in El Corte de Madera Creek Preserve is a stunning example of nature's beauty best experienced in tranquility.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
OMG science

66 million years ago, a fish chewed up and spit out food. It's now a fossil in Denmark

A fossilized regurgitation from a fish 66 million years ago provides insights into predator-prey relationships in the Cretaceous sea.
#natural-disasters
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Sur Weighs Tourism Against Its Environmental Impact

Big Sur's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, but access is increasingly compromised by natural disasters.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Science

Amid L.A. wildfires, rain could trigger dangerous floods and debris flows

Debris flows following wildfires present severe flood risks due to destroyed vegetation and hydrophobic soil conditions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Big Sur Weighs Tourism Against Its Environmental Impact

Big Sur's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, but access is increasingly compromised by natural disasters.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Science

Amid L.A. wildfires, rain could trigger dangerous floods and debris flows

Debris flows following wildfires present severe flood risks due to destroyed vegetation and hydrophobic soil conditions.
more#natural-disasters
Science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won't go boom

The molten material beneath Yellowstone is not concentrated enough to enable large eruptions.
#kilauea
Travel
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky

Kilauea's eruption demonstrates its ongoing volcanic activity while remaining contained within the summit caldera, offering a safe viewing experience for visitors.
Travel
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Hawaii volcano erupts, spewing 300-foot-high lava fountains

Kilauea volcano is erupting again, with lava fountains, gas plumes, and no immediate threats to infrastructure reported.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts, shooting jets of lava into the sky

Kilauea's eruption demonstrates its ongoing volcanic activity while remaining contained within the summit caldera, offering a safe viewing experience for visitors.
more#kilauea
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

You don't look a day over 4.35 billion! Here's the moon's anti-aging secret

The study proposes the Moon formed around 4.35 billion years ago, influenced by tidal heating from early interactions with Earth.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

The real reason why the North Pole is moving towards Russia

The magnetic North Pole is shifting rapidly, impacting navigation systems, prompting updates in the World Magnetic Model.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Gorge-ous: the world's grandest canyons in pictures

Oregon seeks national monument status for the Owyhee Canyonlands, emphasizing its natural beauty and conservation needs.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
5 months ago

World's largest gold deposit found - and it could be worth $80 billion

A supergiant gold deposit, possibly containing 1,000 tonnes of gold, has been discovered in Hunan, China, worth over $80 billion.
#ancient-life
fromFuturism
6 months ago
OMG science

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
OMG science

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 months ago

Scientists Cracked Open a 2-Billion-Year-Old Stone and Discovered Something Entirely Unexpected

The discovery of living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rock may challenge existing theories about the evolution of life on Earth.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

NASA spots mysterious 'spiderwebs' on never explored region of Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover is investigating spiderweb-like structures on Mars, which may have once trapped ancient microbial life.
more#ancient-life
fromArs Technica
5 months ago
Science

What did the snowball Earth look like?

The Tavakaiv sandstones in Colorado provide evidence of conditions during the Cryogenian glaciation, enhancing our understanding of global glaciation events.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Science

Lake Michigan's mysterious sinkholes

Mysterious sinkholes discovered on Lake Michigan's floor raise geological questions about their formation and comparison to Lake Huron's sinkholes.
fromMail Online
6 months ago
OMG science

Mount Everest is getting TALLER by the day and has already grown 164ft

Mount Everest is growing by 2mm per year due to river erosion making the mountain lighter, pushing it upwards.
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