One thing geology teaches us about is the existence of another monumental event in the history of Earth, 2.4 billion years ...

The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics ...

Findings about the chemical makeup of cave systems can teach us about life in places humans have yet to reach.

Two NASA rovers on Mars recently made two independent discoveries further indicating that ancient life may have once existed ...

Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in ...

Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ...

In a recent study, researchers gained new insight into the lives of bacteria that survive by grouping together as if they ...

The planet Earth thawed approximately 4.5 billion years ago. The Moon was created when a Mars-sized object crashed. If there ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.

The SETI Institute announced today two recipients for the 2025 Drake Award: Dr. David Deamer (University of California, Santa ...